Overnight - Material Handler

B&G Foods•Ankeny, IA

1d•$28•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! This position opening is available for 1st shift starting weekly on Monday's. Shift hours are Monday - Thursday, with overtime as required, from 6:45pm - 5:15am. $27.65/hour plus $0.55/hour shift differential Primary Job Responsibilities: Attaches case identifiers to materials and identifying information to pallet; transports finished product to and from warehouse staging area. Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment. Demonstrates safe work practices to prevent on the job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations. Performs accurate and timely record keeping, including but not limited to; production recording and data collection information; direct issues components and reconciles work orders where appropriate. Follows all standard operating procedures. Performs changeover and set up for production runs. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily work order. Reads work order\schedule specifications to determine work procedures and material requirements. Assures that material transferred and placed for use on packaging lines is accurate and timely. This includes, but is not limited to raw goods, packaging materials, containers, caps, etc. Moves work materials from mezzanine to production line, dumps product into bin and or vibratory feeder, using pallet jacks, hand reach lift, electric hoist, electric or air barrel dumpers; operates palletizing and de-palletizing equipment. Recycles all materials including, but not limited to, cardboard, plastic, shrink wrap, and paper. Performs routine battery changes on forklifts. Assists in the training of new Material Handlers and ongoing training of current employees. Communicates material handling/processing information to coworkers in a timely manner to ensure efficient operation of the production line. Inspects machinery/equipment and work floor conditions to ensure compliance with company safety and sanitation standards. Visually inspects all incoming materials and outgoing product to maintain company quality standards. Identifies daily production problems by observing machine operation, reading schedules/work orders and reporting information to appropriate supervisory staff. Monitors and audits material inventory and informs supervisor of needs or discrepancies. Performs other duties as assigned – not an essential function.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or GED
Onsite training specific to job responsibilities
Must obtain forklift certification
Sign off on the Material Handler qualification checklists, lock-out tag-out, following appropriate training
Skill in operating material moving equipment in a safe and conscientious manner
Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to work as a productive member of a team
Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods of time
Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view
Communicates effectively with plant personnel in a courteous and cooperative manner
Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
Responsible for following cGMP’s
Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping
Ensure all food safety and quality records are completed accurately and timely
Follow all appropriate equipment cleaning procedures
This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, works around moving mechanical parts, is exposed to airborne particles, and works around motorized vehicles
Must be able to lift up to 80lbs
Hearing, speaking : Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines
Vision : Continuously
Balancing : Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment
Standing : Frequently to Continuously
Walking : Frequently to Continuously
Forward bend in standing : Occasionally
Rotation in standing : Occasionally to Frequently
Elevated work : Rarely to Occasionally with 2-3 lb bar at crown level up to 1-2 mins
Floor to waist lift : Frequently to Occasionally up to 50 lbs, Rarely up to 80 lbs
Waist to crown lift : Rarely up to 30 lbs
Horizontal lift : Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs, Rarely 80 lbs
Front carry : Rarely to Occasionally 50 lbs up to 25 feet
One hand carry : Rarely to Occasionally 40 lbs up to 25 feet
Push : Occasionally up to 80 lbs
Pull : Occasionally up to 80 lbs
Left hand grip : Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs
Right hand grip : Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs
Pinch Grip : Occasionally to Frequently
Right and Left hand coordination : continuous with average eye/hand coordination
Stair Climbing : Occasionally to frequently: Up to 100 stairs/day
Climbing : Occasionally
Squatting : Occasionally
Kneeling : Rarely
Stooping : Occasionally
Reaching : Frequently
Crawling : Rarely
Crouching : Occasionally
Twisting/Spinning Drum : Rarely to Occasionally up to 150 lb drum
Repetitive Motions : Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously: Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, bag cutting
Moderate to Heavy Work: Force from 30-50 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 80 lbs rarely

Responsibilities

Attaches case identifiers to materials and identifying information to pallet
Transports finished product to and from warehouse staging area
Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment
Demonstrates safe work practices to prevent on the job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations
Performs accurate and timely record keeping, including but not limited to; production recording and data collection information; direct issues components and reconciles work orders where appropriate
Follows all standard operating procedures
Performs changeover and set up for production runs
Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily work order
Reads work order\schedule specifications to determine work procedures and material requirements
Assures that material transferred and placed for use on packaging lines is accurate and timely. This includes, but is not limited to raw goods, packaging materials, containers, caps, etc
Moves work materials from mezzanine to production line, dumps product into bin and or vibratory feeder, using pallet jacks, hand reach lift, electric hoist, electric or air barrel dumpers; operates palletizing and de-palletizing equipment
Recycles all materials including, but not limited to, cardboard, plastic, shrink wrap, and paper
Performs routine battery changes on forklifts
Assists in the training of new Material Handlers and ongoing training of current employees
Communicates material handling/processing information to coworkers in a timely manner to ensure efficient operation of the production line
Inspects machinery/equipment and work floor conditions to ensure compliance with company safety and sanitation standards
Visually inspects all incoming materials and outgoing product to maintain company quality standards
Identifies daily production problems by observing machine operation, reading schedules/work orders and reporting information to appropriate supervisory staff
Monitors and audits material inventory and informs supervisor of needs or discrepancies
Performs other duties as assigned – not an essential function