General Utility - Material Handler - 2nd Shift

This role is responsible for operating a material handling vehicle while being responsible for all aspects of supporting production as well as functions associated with the assigned department duties. 

Job Responsibilities  

• Communicate with Operators to maintain a continuous flow of material and no shortages. 
• Supply continuously the required components or ingredients to the production department assigned.  
• Ensure materials are cleared from QC Hold and are used in the proper products. 
• Transport product, open boxes and have the ingredients or components available in each production station. 
• Immediately notify the group leader or supervisor of any food quality issue or foreign objects. 
• Report any damage or malfunctioning equipment to the Supervisor. 
• Be able to stock the finished product or boxes on pallets, as well as stock empty pallets correctly. 
• Monitor’s safety procedures in the area. 
• Keep work area clean. 
• Follow all work rules. Drive at safe speed. 
• Wear proper PPE as needed. 
• Follow GMP’s correctly. 
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures.  This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.  
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Experience & Skills 

• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products. 
• Must be able to read and understand product label (Product code numbers, product descriptions, total lbs. of each product). 
• Must be able to operate forklift/pallet jack. 
• Certified forklift driver preferred but not required, willing to train to become certified. 

Education  

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required. 

Work Environment  

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role). 
• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility. 
• This role does not require any domestic travel. 
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds. 
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring. 
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.