Storm Lake Manufacturing - Material Handler

FURST-MCNESS COMPANY • Storm Lake, IA

100d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for all material handling activities to support the farmline. This includes receiving, warehousing, shipping, trailer transport, and material inspection. The role requires adherence to company culture, ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation, and basic mathematical skills. The position involves physical demands such as lifting up to 70 lbs, maneuvering heavy loads, and working in a dusty environment. Compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, EPA regulations is essential. Strong communication, customer service, organizational, teamwork, and flexibility skills are also required.

Requirements

• Be able to succeed within and adhere to the culture of the Furst-McNess Company.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
• Education equivalent to high school diploma.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to ascend ladders and various heights using stairs, elevated walkways and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or stoop up to 70 lbs. of material on a regular or continuous basis.
• Ability to maneuver heavy loads (up to 2,000 lbs. pallets) with a pallet jack.
• Safely operate all equipment along with being a certified forklift operator.
• Ability to perform cleaning operations while exposed to dusty environment, and ability to wear/use all appropriate protective equipment.
• Ability to work days or hours that the business requires.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and is capable of utilizing these skills within all levels of the Company as well as externally.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service to all associates and management staff, showing a sense of urgency relative to solving problems, performing assigned tasks, employee concerns, etc.
• Ability to effectively organize work schedules and manage multiple assignments by utilizing time management skills to ensure day-to-day assignments and special projects are completed within guidelines agreed upon.
• Ability to work as an effective team member with the manufacturing department and company, as a whole.
• Willingness to pitch in and do work that may not be a specific part of the job description for the overall good of the department and company.
• Ability to be flexible and be willing to change along with recommending changes that can enhance our ability to serve both internal and external customers more effectively and in a professional manner.
• Respect other peoples’ points of view and able to take constructive criticism.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably experience with handling materials.

Responsibilities

• Review loading paperwork and calculate pallet spaces and determine trailer loading to assure trailer will be within weight limitations.
• Pick and load company and external trucks accurately and without damage.
• Assure first in-first out stock rotation for all materials and finished products.
• Remove returned goods, appraise condition and notate return paperwork. Place in specified area for disposition.
• Perform all receiving activities for raw materials, finished goods and supplies. Perform test counts and sample extraction. Place into random access location after received.
• Operate a forklift truck in a safe manner.
• Remove pallets, repair pallets, and clean trailers.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse area. Adhere to all safety regulations and routine report unsafe conditions or acts to supervisor.
• Comply with all company standard operating procedures.
• Assist in production area as required.
• Inspect all inbound materials for damage and properly collect and prepare any freight claim information.
• Comply with FDA, OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
• Perform other work related duties as requested or required.
• Perform data entry operations required to process receipts of materials/products.
• Learn and comply with GMP and regulatory requirements imposed on manufacturing facilities by the FDA, OSHA and EPA in regard to manufacturing of food and drug products.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: PPO or HDHP medical plans, plus HSA/FSA options and 100% covered preventative care.
• Dental, Vision, & RX: Low bi-weekly premiums for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with Match
• Paid Time off: Vacation, holidays, floating holidays, bereavement leave, jury duty, and FMLA.
• Wellness & Protection: EAP, disability coverage, life & AD&D insurance, and wellness incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees