Material Handler

Location: Vineland, New Jersey

Reports to: Logistics Supervisor

About Bridor

Bridor creates and manufactures premium European-style breads, croissants, pastries, and viennoiserie for retail, foodservice, and hospitality customers throughout North America. As part of Groupe Le Duff, we combine traditional French baking expertise with modern manufacturing technology.

At Bridor, we value teamwork, quality, and safety. We offer employees the opportunity to build their skills, contribute to our operations, and grow their careers in food manufacturing.

Learn more about our company and products at america.bridor.com/en .

Position Overview

We are looking for a dependable and safety-minded Material Handler to join our team at our Vineland manufacturing facility. This position supports production by receiving, storing, preparing, and delivering raw materials and packaging supplies when and where they are needed.

The Material Handler plays an important role in maintaining accurate inventory, following proper stock rotation and labeling procedures, and protecting the quality and safety of our products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare and deliver raw materials and packaging supplies according to production shop orders
• Make sure the correct materials and quantities are available to support production
• Receive, inspect, label, and document incoming raw materials using Bridor’s paperless receiving system
• Store and rotate inventory according to first-in, first-out (FIFO) procedures
• Maintain the quality and condition of dry and refrigerated ingredients, including yeast, milk, eggs, butter, and margarine
• Follow proper storage and labeling procedures for allergen and non-allergen materials
• Label, count, and document materials returned from production
• Complete inventory transactions in SAP, including receipts and stock movements
• Participate in month-end and year-end inventory audits
• Operate forklifts and other warehouse equipment safely
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work and storage areas
• Follow Bridor’s safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), hygiene requirements, and food safety procedures, and report deviations to the Quality Assurance team
• Participate in required training and help train new team members
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of experience safely operating a reach forklift
• Valid forklift operator certification or the ability to obtain certification within a reasonable period through training
• Familiarity with warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, hand trucks, rider forklifts, and scissor lifts
• Understanding of inventory rotation practices, including FIFO
• Computer and data entry skills, including familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel, SAP, and Radley
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and BRC food safety standards
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and accurately read and record information from labels, thermometers, screens, and other devices
• Attention to detail and a commitment to product quality and food safety
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate with team members and management
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve work practices
  
  

Working Conditions and Availability

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to work in different environments, including freezers, refrigerated coolers, and outdoor areas in varying weather conditions
• Availability to work day or night shifts, consisting of three 12-hour shifts; weekend availability may be required
  
  

Join Bridor and help us deliver quality products to customers across North America.