What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler position at The Food Source International, Inc.?
Summary/Objective
The Material Handler is a warehouse position responsible for proper picking and return of materials for production operations. The role is critical in supporting production and warehouse efficiency by making accurate movements of material in the warehouse.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Supervisory responsibilities: None
Backup: Warehouse Operator
Physical Requirements:
EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by the law.
The Material Handler is a warehouse position responsible for proper picking and return of materials for production operations. The role is critical in supporting production and warehouse efficiency by making accurate movements of material in the warehouse.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Assist with material handling, staging, and movement of goods within the warehouse.
- Support production with timely delivery of raw materials and packaging supplies.
- Perform labeling, wrapping, and palletizing tasks as assigned.
- Conduct basic inventory counts and assist with stock rotation.
- Ensure adherence to safety procedures and company policies.
- The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Denotes food safety responsibilities
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Prior custodial or warehouse experience a plus.
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. regularly.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
- Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently or in a team.
- Must wear required PPE, including safety boots.
Supervisory responsibilities: None
Backup: Warehouse Operator
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift).
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and handling of materials.
- Work performed in a warehouse environment with variable temperatures.
- Warehouse Environment including storage warehouse (not climate controlled) and food production areas (climate controlled)
- Equipment type: scales, blenders, metal detection, and other manufacturing equipment
- Must be able to lift 55lbs or greater
- Must be able to stand/climb ladders
- Fulltime, Office hours are typically 7:304:00pm, MondayFriday with occasional overtime.
EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by the law.