What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler/Hilo - 1st Shift position at Request Foods?
Position Title: Material Handler/Hilo – 1st Shift
Department: Manufacturing
Hours: 5:30am – shift end (hours may vary)
Schedule: Monday – Friday Saturdays
Pay Rate: $22.00/hour or pay for experience (new base rate)
Location: Holland, Michigan
There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.
Benefits and Perks:
Department: Manufacturing
Hours: 5:30am – shift end (hours may vary)
Schedule: Monday – Friday Saturdays
Pay Rate: $22.00/hour or pay for experience (new base rate)
Location: Holland, Michigan
There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.
Benefits and Perks:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Paid Paternity Leave
- Wellbeing programs
- Immediate Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
Essential Responsibilities:
- Stand up HILO driving experience REQUIRED
- Primary function is to service the kitchens and production lines.
- Operates a lift truck in a safe and timely manner to assure proper unloading and storage of received materials and ingredients.
- Use computer terminal to look up inventory information.
- Assist with the proper unloading and storage of received material and ingredients when called upon.
- Maintain cleanliness of dry storage, cooler and dock areas.
- Issuing materials and returns via computer.
- Ensure all safety procedures are followed for forklift operations, product and ingredient storage (including load capacity), and other work practices to avoid and eliminate workplace hazards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications:
- One to three months of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
- Good organizational skills and detail oriented.
- Able to be flexible with the variety of work responsibilities available.
Physical Demands:
This role requires a high level of physical activity, including:
- Extensive walking and standing
- Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Bending, twisting, and stooping
Work Environment:
- Differently climates – such as dry storage, cooler, freezer
Salary : $22