Material Handler - 1st shift

Company Information

At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else -- delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.

Job Summary

At Richelieu Foods we make Great Food from Great People. We are looking for a 1st Shift Material Handler:

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Transport all needed supplies correctly and on time to required line or pre-batch area.
• Communicate with operations to determine proper quantities and placement of items needed
• Responsible for complying Good Manufacturing Practices, maintaining proper sanitation and housekeeping in area.
• Properly put away materials
• Communicate and coordinate with other Material Handlers to ensure efficient operation of the department
• Inform proper departments or supervisors of any issues or concerns
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 Year of stand-up forklift experience
• The ability to read and understand production's schedule
• Outstanding attendance record
• Experience on RF scanners
• Cycle count experience
• Comfortable working in a cold & Hot environment
• Experience working in a warehouse environment
• Cycle Counting experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
  
  

Essential Skills And Abilities

• Technical Capacity
• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain a professional working relationship with employees
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required.
• Good organizational skills required
• Flexibility
  
  

Working Conditions

• Standard Manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to hot/cold temperatures, moving mechanical parts and power industrial trucks
• Requires 100% onsite attendance to perform the essential functions of the role.  
  
  

Physical Demands

• Lifting Demands
• Demand Frequency Designation
• Lift up to waist Rarely 50 pounds
• Lift on up to shoulder Rarely 5 pounds
• Lift on up to overhead Rarely 5 pounds
• Carry on up to 25 feet Rarely 5 pounds
• Carry upstairs Rarely 5 pounds
  
  

Pay And Benefits

The following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The starting hourly rate is $22.00. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay.

Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401K with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.

Disclosures

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type. 

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.