Material Handler - 1st shift

Champion Foods•New Boston, MI

12d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Material Handler monitors production-line inventory and strategically replenishes materials in a fast-paced production environment. The role also involves loading outgoing shipments according to established procedures and transferring goods to designated locations with proper documentation and authorization. Powered industrial vehicles are operated to perform job functions. The employee may assist with plant operations in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and company policies, including food safety and quality requirements. The position requires safe operation of powered industrial vehicles and pallet jacks, accurate inventory documentation using handheld scanners, and adherence to FIFO practices and applicable food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards. Warehouse areas and vehicles must be kept clean and maintained. The work involves frequent standing, lifting, bending, and moving materials weighing up to 60 pounds, and operating a forklift during an eight-hour shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience operating material handling equipment and a handheld scanner in a manufacturing environment; or six months of manufacturing or production experience and completion of a forklift safety and operation training program.
Experience operating material handling equipment such as a stand-up forklift, pallet jack, or manual pallet jack.
Ability to repeatedly lift, push, pull, or reach above shoulder height with objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
Ability to read, write, and count to fill orders correctly and conduct accurate inventory.
Ability to stand, judge distances over 20 feet, accurately engage forklift forks with palletized inventory, and operate a forklift for an eight-hour shift.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience operating material handling equipment in a manufacturing environment.
One year of experience operating a handheld scanner for inventory record maintenance.

Responsibilities

Complete required AIB food safety and quality modules annually or within one year of the start date.
Safely operate powered industrial vehicles, including forklifts, and manual pallet jacks.
Follow company safety and quality standards and procedures, including GMP, HACCP, FDA, OSHA, USDA, and BRC requirements.
Pick and stage customer orders and load outgoing shipments.
Document inventory movements, expiration dates, and lot or serial numbers using handheld scanners.
Plan, stage, and continually replenish materials for production in a fast-paced environment.
Clean and maintain warehouse areas and powered industrial vehicles.
Follow FIFO inventory control practices for shipping and production, while monitoring expiration dates.
Transfer finished goods from production lines to storage locations and document inventory movements.
Participate in physical inventory counts.
Assist other departments with pickups and deliveries.
Perform general warehouse operations.