B&G Foods
Retail & ConsumerDirect Workday career site

Material Handler

Pay
$28 per hour
Location
Ankeny, IA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
21 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • forklift certification
  • forklift operation
  • pallet handling
  • OSHA safety compliance

Also useful

  • lock-out tag-out
  • cGMP

About the role

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! This position opening is available for 3rd shift starting weekly on Monday's. Shift hours are Monday - Thursday, with overtime as required, from 6:45PM - 5:15AM. $28.48/hour plus $0.55/hour shift differential Primary

Job Responsibilities

  • Attaches case identifiers to materials and identifying information to pallet; transports finished product to and from warehouse staging area.
  • Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment.
  • Demonstrates safe work practices to prevent on the job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations.

Performs accurate and timely record keeping, including but not limited; production recording and data collection information; direct issues components and reconciles work orders where appropriate. Follows all standard operating procedures. Performs changeover and set up for production runs. Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily work order.

Reads work order\schedule specifications to determine work procedures and material requirements. Assures that material transferred and placed for use on packaging lines is accurate and timely.

This includes, but is not limited to raw goods, packaging materials, containers, caps, etc. Moves work materials from mezzanine to production line, dumps product into bin and or vibratory feeder, using pallet jacks, hand reach lift, electric hoist, electric or air barrel dumpers; operates palletizing and de-palletizing equipment. Recycles all materials including, but not limited, cardboard, plastic, shrink wrap, and paper.

  • Performs routine battery changes on forklifts.
  • Assists in the training of new Material Handlers and ongoing training of current employees.
  • Communicates material handling/processing information to coworkers in a timely manner to ensure efficient operation of the production line.
  • Inspects machinery/equipment and work floor conditions to ensure compliance with company safety and sanitation standards.
  • Visually inspects all incoming materials and outgoing product to maintain company quality standards.
  • Identifies daily production problems by observing machine operation, reading schedules/work orders and reporting information to appropriate supervisory staff.
  • Monitors and audits material inventory and informs supervisor of needs or discrepancies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned - not an essential function.
  • Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Possess a high school diploma or GED.
  • Onsite training specific to job responsibilities.
  • Must obtain forklift certification.
  • Sign off on the Material Handler qualification checklists, lock-out tag-out, following appropriate training.
  • Skill in operating material moving equipment in a safe and conscientious manner.
  • Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
  • Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
  • Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods of time.
  • Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
  • Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.

Communicates effectively with plant personnel in a courteous and cooperative manner. SQF: Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Responsible for following cGMP's Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping Ensure all food safety and quality records are completed accurately and timely Follow all appropriate equipment cleaning procedures.

This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, works around moving mechanical parts, is exposed to airborne particles, and works around motorized vehicles. Must be able to lift up to 80lbs Physical

Requirements

Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines Vision: Continuously Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.

Standing: Frequently to Continuously Walking: Frequently to Continuously Forward bend in standing: Occasionally Rotation in standing: Occasionally to Frequently Elevated work: Rarely to Occasionally with 2-3 lb bar at crown level up to 1-2 mins Floor to waist lift: Frequently to Occasionally up to 50 lbs, Rarely up to 80 lbs Waist to crown lift: Rarely up to 30 lbs Horizontal lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs, Rarely 80 lbs Front carry: Rarely to Occasionally 50 lbs up to 25 feet One hand carry: Rarely to Occasionally 40 lbs up to 25 feet Push: Occasionally up to 80 lbs Pull: Occasionally up to 80 lbs Left hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs Right hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs Pinch Grip: Occasionally to Frequently Right and Left hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination Stair Climbing: Occasionally to frequently: Up to 100 stairs/day Climbing: Occasionally Squatting: Occasionally Kneeling: Rarely Stooping: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Crawling: Rarely Crouching: Occasionally Twisting/Spinning Drum: Rarely to Occasionally up to 150 lb drum Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously: Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, bag cutting.

Moderate to Heavy Work: Force from 30-50 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 80 lbs rarely.

Read the original posting

From B&G Foods's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 20, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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