Material Handler 2 | Shipping AM

Position: Material Handler 2 - Shipping AM
Department: Warehouse - Shipping
Reports To: Warehouse Team Lead 
Salary Type: Non-Exempt
Location: Irwindale, CA 
Pay: $21.25  an hour 

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:

The Material Handler 2 in Shipping & Receiving is responsible for picking and unloading product rapidly, verifying order accuracy, and ensuring proper storage and rotation.  The Material Handler 2 in Shipping & Receiving is also responsible for all line feeder and finished rotator responsibilities. This position is exposed to multiple refrigerated areas within production.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.

• Rotate product by date in the storage cooler while staying in rotation and picking the correct product based on age. Maintain accurate inventory and perform routine cycle counts. 

• Transfer materials to the production room while ensuring production lines have all materials needed. 

• Ensure all orders are picked on correct pallets (iGPS, Chep, White wood) and wrap pallets. Separate pallets and store in appropriate designated areas. 

• Unload product in a timely manner and ensure all pertinent information is accurate for each BOL. Verify paperwork and system transactions are all accurate. 

• Move finished goods from production to the cooler and ensure proper product temperature. 

• Maintain a clean working environment, this includes but is not limited to: Warehouse areas, Coolers, Docks and Trailers

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• GED/High School Diploma.
• 1-3 years of forklift experience (some positions require stand-up forklift experience).
• Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math.
• Ability to multi-task and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment.
• Demonstrated ability to have good judgment.
• Some specialized training such as warehouse clerk type roles with computer experience and / or inventory type roles / exposure.

Desired Qualifications:

• Other skills, systems experience, competencies (results oriented…), computer abilities

• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate up and down the organization

• A proven track record of results with a bias for action

• A passion for learning and a craving to work in a fun culture

Physical Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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