Weekend Material Handler

North Freeze Dry • Little Falls, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to support the packaging area, bringing the product to the line via forklift and other equipment, as necessary. This role is responsible for bringing product and packaging materials to the packaging line, loading and unloading the hopper feeding the packaging line, and utilizing the ERP system for moving materials. The Weekend Material Handler will also place wrapped pallets in the warehouse racking, print labels and stickers, and support the Warehouse Material Handler in loading and unloading materials. The position requires adherence to all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules, and maintaining a food-safe, sanitary environment. Additionally, the role involves inspecting forklifts, cleaning and upkeep of equipment, and following all workplace safety guidelines. The company is North Freeze Dry, LLC, a U.S.-based co-manufacturer that produces freeze-dried companion animal food and treats. Their facility in Little Falls, MN is one of the industry’s largest and most fully integrated freeze-drying co-manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Self-motivated with ability to allow constructive feedback to grow in position.
• Ability to follow proper food safety, quality and workspace safety procedures and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and stand for an extended period.
• Forklift experience (6+ months preferred), training provided, must be willing to obtain.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Mechanically inclined, drive yourself to continually grow and develop your role.
• Ability to adapt and accommodate change.

Nice To Haves

• 6 months working experience in a manufacturing/production facility preferred.
• Forklift experience (6+ months preferred)

Responsibilities

• Produces the required quantity of batched recipes within established specifications and tolerances and according to production plan.
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected/discarded materials.
• Perform pre-operational equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, and process inspections.
• Perform quality and sanitation functions per Quality Program and Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Report maintenance and quality opportunities with shift supervisors and/or managers.
• Interface with plant ERP system to assure inventory control, lot traceability, and tracking.
• Maintains a clean, safe, orderly work area.
• Responsible for bringing product & packaging materials to the packaging line.
• Load and unload the hopper feeding the packaging line.
• Utilize ERP system for moving in process materials, finished products and finished goods into and out of inventory.
• Place wrapped pallets in the warehouse racking.
• Ability to read and prepare materials according to daily production orders.
• Print labels and stickers to be placed on finished product pallets.
• Support in the absence of Warehouse Material Handler, loading & unloading materials and or products.
• Follow all quality guidelines, Master Sanitation Schedules and maintain food-safe, sanitary environment.
• Inspect forklift per inspection schedule and clean/upkeep equipment/forklifts as needed.
• Follow all workplace safety guidelines.
• Execute the North Freeze Dry Vision, Mission, and Values (VMV’s) at all times.
• Promote a positive, proactive environment where input from team members is valued and encouraged.
• Provide back-up support for other roles, as necessary.
• Available for overtime on a scheduled or call-in/call-back basis, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.

Benefits

• 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4% after 1,000 hours worked.
• Earn sick and safe time 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours a year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED