Material Handler - NY

Bell Flavors & Fragrances•City of Middletown, NY

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler position is responsible for various tasks related to the handling and packaging of finished products, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This role involves operating material handling equipment, maintaining equipment cleanliness, managing inventory, and supporting production processes. The position also requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and other relevant regulatory guidelines. Additionally, the Material Handler serves as a backup for equipment cleaning and is cross-trained for operational needs.

Requirements

Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and convert weights and volumes between English and metric units.
Ability to convert English units of weight and volume to metric units of weight and volume.
Ability to read and comprehend safety labels, manufacturing instructions, safety data sheets, digital scale readouts, correspondence, labels, and code numbers.
Ability to follow verbal instructions.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables.
High school diploma or general education degree.
Ability to read and understand instructions in English.
Knowledge of the metric system is required.
Forklift certification required.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of applicable quality, food safety, and regulatory systems; training provided.

Responsibilities

Select and inspect appropriate shipping containers, transfer finished product to the correct weight, and seal and label the container.
Clean equipment, pumps, and utensils per relevant SSOPs to ensure compliance with GMP requirements.
Check that all filters, pumps, and related equipment are operating properly, leak-free, and sanitary before use.
Maintain proper records of cleaning, inventory of container use, and labels and screening date after each product is packaged.
Operate powered industrial equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, reach walkie stackers, and other material-handling equipment, safely and efficiently.
Perform tasks in accordance with proper GMP, HACCP, allergen, safety, ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI, and SQF guidelines (as applicable).
Work with the compounding supervisor/compounder to stage materials for upcoming batches.
Rotate warehouse stock as needed, replenish compounding areas stock drums, and fill transfer containers as needed.
Monitor and ensure proper mixing of compounded batches, and sample to QC with proper paperwork.
Serve as a backup to the equipment cleaner and perform required duties as operational needs arise.
Attend annual refresher food safety training.
Maintain SQF, ISO 9001:2015, and EFfCI requirements.
Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.