Material Handler

Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing LLC • Van Buren, IN

just now • Onsite

About The Position

At Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, we do more than produce snacks. We create products that bring people together. From family movie nights to major sporting events, our popcorn is part of memorable experiences across the globe. As a family-founded company, we are built on a foundation of safety, respect, opportunity, and balance. Our unique 2-2-3 schedule allows you to work full-time hours while enjoying more days off throughout the year. When you join Weaver, you join a team where your work makes a real impact, your voice is heard, and your development matters. As a Material Handler, you are essential to keeping production moving efficiently and accurately. You will manage the flow of ingredients, packaging supplies, and finished products throughout the facility to ensure smooth operations. This position directly supports manufacturing performance, product quality, food safety compliance, and inventory control. If you are dependable, safety-focused, and motivated by teamwork, this role offers long-term stability and the opportunity to grow within a thriving manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, and understand English to perform job duties effectively and safely.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• AS400 knowledge
• 1-2 years of experience operating an industrial powered trucks, primarily sit-down forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse environment

Responsibilities

• Supply production lines with required ingredients and packaging materials according to daily production plans
• Transport finished goods to designated staging or storage areas
• Properly return excess materials to assigned inventory locations
• Provide support for shipping and receiving operations as necessary
• Record material transactions accurately within warehouse systems and documentation logs
• Adhere to FIFO and FEFO inventory methods to maintain freshness and traceability
• Examine materials for damage or discrepancies and report findings promptly
• Assist with physical counts, audits, and reconciliation processes
• Keep storage areas orderly and clearly identified
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment in a safe manner
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within warehouse and production spaces
• Follow all GMP standards, food safety regulations, and company safety policies
• Coordinate with operations, warehouse staff, and supervisors to meet daily objectives
• Communicate operational issues, material shortages, or safety concerns immediately
• Participate in shift transition discussions to maintain workflow continuity
• Support additional operational tasks as business needs require
• Recommend ideas to enhance material flow and workplace efficiency
• Contribute to initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, and productivity
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, and ownership in daily responsibilities

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Dependable schedules
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Performance Raises
• Night Shift Premium
• Sunday Pay: Double-time compensation
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks during your first year
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective the first of the month after 30 days
• 401(k): 100% company match up to 10%
• Tuition Assistance: Support for continued education
• Earned Wage Access: Early access to your paycheck when needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED