Material Handler

About the role

The Material Handler role involves managing materials and inventory by supplying processing areas, loading and unloading trailers, and stocking automated palletizer and pallet wrapper equipment.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts, adhering to safety and GMP standards, processing shipments using WMS/ERP systems, and maintaining accurate records and documentation to ensure compliance with food quality and security guidelines. The Material Handler position pays $28.10 per hour and works a schedule Monday to Friday from 7am to 3pm.

Job Description * Employees in this position will adhere to all safety guidelines, policies and procedures including the use of required PPE for their work area and assigned tasks. * Load and unload trailers using sit-down forklift and pallet jacks. * Follow truck security seal procedures on inbound, outbound and staged trailers to ensure compliance with Food Quality and security rules and regulations. * Supply the areas of the Processing Plant with materials such as: sugar, ingredients, cardboard, and labels. * Keep the automated palletizer and pallet wrapper stocked with material and monitor their operation. * Operates forklift to load and retrieve material in storage racks. * Use WMS and/or ERP systems to accurately process inbound and outbound shipments * Responsible for knowing and following Good Manufacturing Practices and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures as applicable in various work areas. * Ensure accuracy in all record keeping, data entry and documentation Knowledge, Skills & Abilities * Ability to comprehend and carry-out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form. * Perform basic mathematical computation in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division by using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. * Ability to read and interpret safety documents, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. * Possess a working knowledgeable of and adhere to the established Plant GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices). * Previous sit-down forklift experience with the ability to pass Ocean Spray's forklift certification program. * Valid personal driver's license. * Computer experience (PC, RF handheld, printers etc.) * Good communication and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.

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