Materials Handler – Full Time – Vineland, NJ

Tyson Foods • Vineland, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Handler loads, unloads, and tracks shipments of raw and finished items while maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the dock, packaging room, and trailers. The role transfers materials to and from production lines, handles inbound and outbound materials, assists with inventory and production needs, and maintains proper storage and segregation of items. The position works in a cold environment of 30–40°F and is assigned to the second shift in Vineland, New Jersey. The listed base pay rate is $23.20 per hour. Benefits are available on the first day of employment, and the company offers free education.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of forklift operator experience; experience may be combined across employers.
• Must pass the Forklift Certification Test upon hire.
• Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be willing and able to work in a cold environment of 30–40°F.
• Must be able to stand, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be willing and able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must walk and reach with hands and arms 34–66% of the time.
• Must use hands and fingers to handle and feel 67–100% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Transfer materials to and from production lines as needed.
• Load and log materials on outbound trailers.
• Unload and verify inbound deliveries of materials.
• Clean and organize the dock and packaging room daily.
• Dispose of discarded packaging and damaged items, and return items not needed for current production to the dry trailer for return to the dry warehouse.
• Maintain proper segregation of allergen items as required by Quality Control.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and verifications.
• Assist production with identifying and allocating materials.
• Notify production and warehouse supervisors or managers of material shortages or substitutions.
• Sweep and clean empty trailers.
• Return unused items to the freezer or cooler at the end of the shift.
• Connect forklifts to a charger at the end of the shift or as necessary during the day.
• Maintain fluid levels in forklift batteries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits available on day one of employment
• Free education
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed