Material Handler Associate - 3rd 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 covers loading outgoing shipments, transferring goods to designated locations with proper documentation, and assisting in plant operations in line with food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

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.
• 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 replenish materials, and transfer finished goods to storage, always documenting with handheld scanners.
• Follow FIFO inventory control and monitor expiration dates.
• Clean and maintain warehouse areas and powered industrial vehicles.
• Take part 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 handheld scanners 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, and to stand, judge distances over 20 feet and operate a forklift for an 8-hour shift.
• 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 handheld scanners for inventory records. The position involves frequent standing, bending and moving heavy loads in difficult positions.