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1st Shift Seasonal Material Handler - $20/hour

Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
Bloomfield, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover.Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Material Handler - 1st Shift
Pay: $20/hour
Shift Time: 5:00AM - 1:00PM

We are hiring Seasonal Material Handlers to support our busy season. Position begins ASAP and will run through September 11, 2026.

The Material Handler (Shipper) will have various duties within the distribution area. He/She will have job responsibilities of picking orders, unloading and loading trucks, organizing the shipping floor, taking daily inventories and keeping accurate counts. The material handler (shipper) will neatly and accurately fill out all necessary paperwork and turn it into the proper place. Responsible for area housekeeping and other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Review pertinent information with the previous shift.
2. Unload trucks and inventory product.
3. Pick orders and load them onto trucks.
4. Organize stacks of product on the shipping floor.
5. Assist the employees in other areas.
6. Neatly and accurately fill out all necessary documentation (Ex. HACCP - CTS)
7. Maintain a safe neat and clean work area in accordance with GMP and Good House Keeping Practices (GHP's)
8. Must adhere to all GMP and Food Safety Policies and Practices
9. Communicate well with co-workers and supervisors
10. Follow all JSA guidelines
11. May be required to perform backup duties for Team Leader

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED

Equipment Used:
Personal Protective Equipment (JSA's)
Powered hand jack
Forklift
Baskets/Dollies
Housekeeping Equipment

Critical Demands of the Job:
Rarely 1 - 5% (4.5 min. - 25 min)
Occasionally 6 - 33 % (27 min. - 2 hrs.45 min)
Frequently 34 - 66 % (3 hrs. - 5 hrs.)
Continuously 67 - 100 % (5 hrs - 7.5 hrs)

1. Standing and walking - Continuously
2. Turning body side to side - Continuously
3. Crouching - Occasionally
4. Reach or lift 15lbs. to 30lbs. above shoulder level - Continuously
5. Push/pull force - Continuously
6. Lifting product weight of 10lbs. - 30lbs. - Occasionally
7. Assume awkward position - Rarely
8. Forward bending - Frequently

Work Conditions:
1. 8-12 Hour shift. Will receive 2 fifteen-minute breaks and one-half hour break. Overtime is required.
2. Environment - Noise levels will be minimal to moderate, and temperature will be controlled. Lighting is sufficient. There is a possibility of slippery footing.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.

Salary : $20

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