Material Handler I st shift & Material Handler 2st shift

Nature's Touch Inc.•Edwardsville, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Transport raw materials and packaging using a variety of material handling equipment Load and unload trucks according to schedule and in a safe and timely manner Serve as a liaison between the warehouse and the production team Must understand FIFO and FEFO concepts Stage raw ingredients according for production according to production schedule Interpret batch sheets to accurately stage raw ingredients for production Ensure proper breakdown of batch recipes by appropriately converting gallons to pounds and pounds to kilograms with the assistance of a calculator Ability to work independently with little or no supervision and as a member of a team Ensure effective and professional communication with team members and site leadership Ensuring that incoming and outgoing products meet strict food safety and quality requirements Operate sit down fork truck and standing fork truck in a safe manner Effective operation of computer, keyboard, and mouse Accurate data entry both written and in computer warehousing program Participate in inventory cycle counts both on and off-site Responsible for ensuring work area is clean, organized, and free of obstructions Wear appropriate PPE where required Strictly adhere to all safety policies Follow company GMPs and all other quality and food safety programs as they relate to the warehouse department All other duties as assigned Competencies Acute attention to detail Initiative Mathematical aptitude

Requirements

H.S. diploma or G.E.D is required
6 months –12 months' experience in a warehouse environment. Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred. Experience with stand-up fork trucks is a must. You will be required to pass a driving test.
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
Acute attention to detail
Initiative
Mathematical aptitude

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food manufacturing environment is preferred.
Basic inventory and warehousing knowledge is preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish is beneficial, but not a must.

Responsibilities

Transport raw materials and packaging using a variety of material handling equipment
Load and unload trucks according to schedule and in a safe and timely manner
Serve as a liaison between the warehouse and the production team
Understand FIFO and FEFO concepts
Stage raw ingredients according for production according to production schedule
Interpret batch sheets to accurately stage raw ingredients for production
Ensure proper breakdown of batch recipes by appropriately converting gallons to pounds and pounds to kilograms with the assistance of a calculator
Work independently with little or no supervision and as a member of a team
Ensure effective and professional communication with team members and site leadership
Ensure that incoming and outgoing products meet strict food safety and quality requirements
Operate sit down fork truck and standing fork truck in a safe manner
Effective operation of computer, keyboard, and mouse
Accurate data entry both written and in computer warehousing program
Participate in inventory cycle counts both on and off-site
Responsible for ensuring work area is clean, organized, and free of obstructions
Wear appropriate PPE where required
Strictly adhere to all safety policies
Follow company GMPs and all other quality and food safety programs as they relate to the warehouse department
All other duties as assigned