Material Handler -2nd shift

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!

Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Widely known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu’s principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza. Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers. Richelieu Foods is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, and operates two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI.

We have an opening for a Material Handler (2nd Shift) in our Beaver Dam, WI manufacturing plant.

Essential Functions

• Transport all needed supplies correctly and on time to required line or pre-batch area.
• Communicate with internal customers 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 any warehouse picks
• 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

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 Years of consistent and safe forklift operation on a stand-up forklift
• The ability to read and understand Line schedules and material needs
• Positive attendance record
• Safe operation of stand-up fork truck

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Competencies

• 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

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for the duration of the production shift; talk or hear; use hands or finger to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is infrequently required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 70 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Production Staff’s base schedule is Monday – Saturday rotating schedule of five to six days at 10-hour shifts.

Universal Pay Verbiage:

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $18.32 per hour. This role is also eligible for overtime compensation. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard 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.