Operations Material Handler I

SunOpta•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for all functions relating to operating the palletizing equipment and forklift used to package aseptic beverage finished products as well as cleaning (CIP) and sanitizing. The role involves monitoring and fixing faults, clearing material jams, picking and loading outbound trucks, and unloading and putting away inbound trucks. The Material Handler will also monitor raw packaging material and supplies to ensure efficient supply to production, maintain ingredients and materials on a First In First Out (FIFO) basis, and perform routine maintenance on equipment. Responsibilities include relieving team members for breaks, maintaining a clean work area, troubleshooting equipment issues, completing inspections, and working both independently and collaboratively. The role requires completing paperwork, using a computer, performing quality and food safety checks, communicating production issues, and adhering to safety, food safety, quality procedures, and GMPs. A key aspect is responsible shift handoff and wearing required PPE. Leadership and ownership of the department and job functions are expected, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Forklift certification
Passing of background and drug screens.
Able to keep operating logs and records
Able to read manuals and problem solve
Able to climb off and on forklifts on a regular basis
A desire to succeed and good work ethics are required
Good communication and interpersonal skills
High energy, flexible, self-starter, hands-on, comfortable with little or no administrative support.
Attention to detail is a must.
Team player with a sense of urgency and a self-accountability mentality.
Basic math skills including weight calculations, averages and percentages.
Able to read and write in English.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher preferred; or two years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one year experience in food manufacturing
One year of forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Operate all energized and non-energized forklift and palletizing equipment.
Monitors and fixes faults as well as clearing any material jams in palletizing robot.
Pick and load outbound trucks as per paperwork.
Unload and put away inbound trucks.
Monitor raw packaging material and supplies to ensure it is supplied in an efficient manner to support production.
Maintain ingredients and material in a First In First Out basis (FIFO).
Perform routine maintenance as directed on all forklift and palletizing equipment. Document in written form parts needed to be ordered.
Relieve other production team members for breaks and absences as required.
Maintain clean and organized area around equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment.
Complete inspections of all critical parameters.
Must be able to work independently as well as professionally with all other team members.
Completes all required paperwork in a neat & professional manner.
Proficient and comfortable using a computer.
Performs a variety of quality and food safety checks to ensure standards and specifications are met.
Communicate to all other facility personnel regarding any delays or problems that would hinder production.
Must follow all employee safety, food safety and quality procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Responsible for proper shift handoff with incoming/outgoing operators.
Must wear all required PPE; such as protective gloves, aprons, face shields and safety glasses.
Leadership and ownership of the department, job responsibilities and job function.
All other duties as assigned.