Material Handler I st shift & Material Handler 2nd shift

Nature•Edwardsville, KS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We have two full-time positions available: a 1st shift Material Handler and a 2nd shift Material Handler. The 1st shift hours are Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with Saturdays as needed. The 2nd shift hours are Monday-Friday 3:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. with Saturdays as needed. This role involves transporting raw materials and packaging, loading and unloading trucks, and serving as a liaison between the warehouse and production teams. You will be responsible for staging raw ingredients according to production schedules, understanding and applying FIFO and FEFO concepts, and accurately converting units of measure. The position requires operating material handling equipment, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and maintaining a clean and organized work area. Accurate data entry and participation in inventory counts are also key responsibilities. Adherence to all safety policies, GMPs, and food safety programs is mandatory.

Requirements

H.S. diploma or G.E.D is required
6 months - 12 months' experience in a warehouse environment
Experience with stand-up fork trucks is a must
You will be required to pass a driving test
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work on a computer
Ability to lift at least 45 lbs. on a regular basis to waist height and above head
Ability to see and analyze product at close range, from a distance, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to stand, walk, handle, kneel, bend, twist, stoop, climb and descend stairs, communicate with team members

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 (Crown Standup)
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 and apply FIFO and FEFO concepts
Stage raw ingredients 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
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
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