Material Handler (First shift)

Job Summary:

Retrieve, weigh, and palletize raw ingredients needed for seasoning batches according to the batch formula, using forklift, equipment, calibrated scales, tools, and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Retrieve raw materials and ingredients from warehouse rack locations.
• Accurately weigh, label, and palletize seasoning batches needed for production.
• Follow the production schedule and complete the formulation of seasoning batches based on the order the batches will be produced.
• Operate forklift equipment.
• Properly seal and return all unused materials to the correct warehouse location.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required
• 1 year warehouse experience required; food manufacturing preferred
• Experience picking, material handling, and order selection of materials preferred
• Prior forklift experience highly preferred; ability to operate forklift required
• Strong math skills
• Strong oral comprehension and expression skills
• Dependability with a sense of urgency
• Ability to pick up product with scoop repeatedly
• Stand for the duration of the shift
• Walk long distances
• Ability to climb on and off a Forklift repeatedly
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Push, pull, lift, & carry heavy product such as equipment, bags and drums weighing up to 100lbs
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
• Hold, grasp or turn with the use of hands
• Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
• Kneel, stoop, or bend downwards and forward
• Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
• Stand, work, and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word. Convey detailed instructions to others
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
• Near and far visual acuity required
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
• Must be able to read and write English
• Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed