Material Handler - 1st Shift - Packaging

Glanbia PLC•Aurora, IL

63d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Glanbia Performance Nutrition team as a Forklift Operator / Material Handler. We are holding interviews with on-the-spot offers and have multiple shift opportunities available! When you join our manufacturing team, you will enjoy the chance to develop your career and stretch your skills in an environment that requires innovation, initiative, and teamwork! As a Forklift Operator / Material Handler, you will manage responsible for moving goods, loaded pallets and equipment safely and securely. In addition to driving forklifts, this position also has a range of other manufacturing/warehouse duties such as cleaning activities, manual labor or checking inventories.

Requirements

Have at least 6-months Sit-Down, Reach and Stand Up Forklift Experience
Lift up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis 6 inches off Ground to Waist.
Lift up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis Waist to Shoulder.
Carry up to 55 lbs. on an occasional basis up to 5 ft.
Be able to pull a 55lb bag from a height of 60 inches on an occasional basis.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience in Food environment or Consumer product
Experience using WMS or ERP system with RF scanning a plus

Responsibilities

Load, unload, move, count/pick, stack and stage product and materials using a stand-up forklift, sit-down forklift, regular reach truck and material handling as required.
Your shift will consist of about 95% forklift operation and 5% other warehouse duties.
Cross-train and assist other departments as needed.
Accurately pull and prepare product for use production or for shipment, completing documentation correctly using RH scanners.
Inspect all materials during picking, shipping and receiving to ensure product number accuracy and material is free of damage, reporting any discrepancies
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Lab coat, steel-toe boots/shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves
Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following work methods and OSHA standards. Drives electric powered MHE equipped with lifting devices, evaluating platforms to lift or stack products or materials.
Assist in maintaining/promoting the safety of the warehouse. Report issues and problems to management. Will support and abide by the company's safety program and all safety initiatives, policies and procedures.
Work with known allergens
Most common allergens found in the plant/warehouse environment include, but are not limited to, milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanut and tree nut
Work with powders
Practice continuous safety