What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler - *Late AM Start* (11am-7:30pm) position at Fortress Nutrition, LLC?
Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for an experience Material Handler to work in our Warehouse.
The right candidate will have previous experience in stand up forklift/stand up reach truck, preferably in the food and beverage industry, not required, and have a stable work history with previous employers. Must be able to be accountable to the company’s need for overtime & weekend work as required.
Work Schedule:
Training Hours:
1st Shift (8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and Weekends as needed
Standard Hours:
2nd Shift (11:00am-7:30pm, Monday-Friday); OT and Weekends as needed
What You'll Do:
- Operate the Raymond Stand Up Pacer and/or Stand Up Reach Trucks to load/unload trucks, move product/materials, and perform material handling duties working as a team
- Put away finished goods from canning production line to appropriate location within the warehouse
- Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory
- Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
- Maintain in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies
- Efficiently stack and safely stores products in their designated area
- Document material and supply disposition by recording units delivered and location of units
- Receive credit-return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity, placing materials in stock
- Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product
- Document product shipments by recording units shipped
- Maintain material handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections and making operator repairs
- Comply with OSHA standards; Adhere to FDA and GMP standards
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years of experience in a material handling role, preferably in food/beverage manufacturing or a regulated industry
- Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English
- Ability to work overtime and/or weekends in order to complete orders according to business needs
- Reliability, punctuality, strong sense of urgency and safety record
- Previous experience driving Raymond Stand Up Pacers and Stand Up Reach Trucks is strongly desired
- Previous experience with understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs, Food Safety, etc.
- Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance
- Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift
Compensation Package:
- Starting Pay Rate - $21.00 per hour
- Double Pay for ANY Weekend Overtime Hours AND All Hours >50 Per Week!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with GREAT Company Match
- Affordable Insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision
- HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
- Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life & AD&D
- $1,000 Referral Bonuses - Uncapped!
- AND more!
To apply to this position, please email your resume to careers@fortressllc.com.
Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.