Material Handler Associate - 2nd Shift

About the role

Under general supervision, the Material Handler Associate monitors production line inventory and strategically replenishes materials in a fast-paced production environment. The role also includes loading outgoing shipments, transferring goods to designated locations with proper documentation, and operating powered industrial vehicles. It is a second-shift position in a food manufacturing plant.

Key responsibilities

• Complete all required AIB food safety and quality modules annually or within one year of starting.
• Safely operate powered industrial vehicles and manual pallet jacks.
• Adhere to company safety and quality standards covering GMP, HACCP, FDA, OSHA, USDA and BRC.
• Pick and stage customer orders, and load outgoing shipments while documenting inventory movements, expiration dates and lot/serial numbers with handheld scanners.
• Plan, stage and continuously replenish materials in the production environment, documenting inventory movements, expiration dates and lot/serial numbers.
• Clean and maintain warehouse areas and powered industrial vehicles.
• Follow FIFO inventory control practices and monitor expiration dates.
• Transfer finished goods from production lines to storage locations, documenting inventory movements, expiration dates and lot/serial numbers.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and assist other departments with pick-ups and deliveries.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience operating material handling equipment and a handheld scanner in a manufacturing environment, or six months of manufacturing/production experience plus completion of a forklift safety and operation training program.
• Ability to repeatedly lift, push, pull or reach overhead heavy objects up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and count accurately to fill orders and run inventory.
• Preferred: one year of experience with material handling equipment and one year with a handheld scanner for inventory records.

Working conditions

• Frequent standing, lifting, bending and moving of heavy material in difficult positions.
• Ability to stand, judge distances over 20 feet and operate a forklift for an 8-hour shift.