Materials Handler - 1st Shift - Vineland, NJ

Tyson•Vineland, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Handler loads, unloads, transfers, and tracks raw and finished materials to support production. The role maintains the organization and cleanliness of the dock, packaging room, and trailers, and follows requirements for material handling and allergen segregation. The position works in a cold environment of 30–40°F and requires forklift operation. The listed 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 stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing and able to lift or move up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Transfer materials to and from production lines as needed.
Load and log materials on outbound trailers.
Unload and verify inbound material deliveries.
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 chargers at the end of the shift or as needed during the day.
Maintain fluid levels in forklift batteries.
Perform other duties as assigned.