Material Handler 1st

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION•Ephrata Township, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is now seeking Material Handlers. We are offering great benefits, stable work shifts, and a clean/ welcoming work environment. Work where you matter! Hours: 10:00am- 6:30pm Material Handlers are responsible for the efficient and timely receiving, shipping, storing, transferring and inventory control of all goods and products in the Spring Glen Plant and Warehouse. Safely operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move pallets and products between storage areas, production lines, and trucks. Verifies the accuracy, condition, and quantity of all incoming and outgoing shipments. Assists with loading and unloading trucks, ensuring proper handling to prevent product damage. Reports damaged or nonconforming goods promptly to management. Performs daily equipment inspections (pre- and post-shift) to ensure vehicles and tools are safe and operational. Rotates inventory using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method to maintain product quality and compliance. Picks and stages customer orders using RF scanners and prepares materials for production as directed. Supports inventory control processes, including cycle counts, monthly reconciliations, and annual audits. Provides accurate and timely reporting of inventory levels and product shortages. Maintains an organized and safe work environment in compliance with housekeeping and hygiene standards. Adheres to company safety practices, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE). Follows all food safety, legality, and quality guidelines such as GMPs, HACCP, product integrity standards, food security, and plant security protocols. Represents the company in a professional manner when interacting with drivers, vendors, and external personnel. Reports equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or operational issues to the Warehouse Manager. Performs other duties as assigned to support warehouse and plant operations. While the duties above generally describe the job content, not all duties are performed continually or regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, etc.). Duties performed are dependent upon the operation being supported.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience operating pallets, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment.
Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire).
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions and maintain accuracy.
Basic math skills and ability to track counts and measurements.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Efficient and timely receiving, shipping, storing, transferring and inventory control of all goods and products in the Spring Glen Plant and Warehouse.
Safely operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move pallets and products between storage areas, production lines, and trucks.
Verifies the accuracy, condition, and quantity of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
Assists with loading and unloading trucks, ensuring proper handling to prevent product damage.
Reports damaged or nonconforming goods promptly to management.
Performs daily equipment inspections (pre- and post-shift) to ensure vehicles and tools are safe and operational.
Rotates inventory using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method to maintain product quality and compliance.
Picks and stages customer orders using RF scanners and prepares materials for production as directed.
Supports inventory control processes, including cycle counts, monthly reconciliations, and annual audits.
Provides accurate and timely reporting of inventory levels and product shortages.
Maintains an organized and safe work environment in compliance with housekeeping and hygiene standards.
Adheres to company safety practices, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Follows all food safety, legality, and quality guidelines such as GMPs, HACCP, product integrity standards, food security, and plant security protocols.
Represents the company in a professional manner when interacting with drivers, vendors, and external personnel.
Reports equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or operational issues to the Warehouse Manager.
Performs other duties as assigned to support warehouse and plant operations.