Material Handler 1st Shift

Richs also known as Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza appetizers and specialty toppings our products are used in homes restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice retail in-store bakery deli and prepared foods among others. With more than 13500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Material Handler is responsible for shipping receiving and transporting packaging ingredients and finished goods for the facility.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Observes all safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment and material handling.
• Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices including maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
• Maintain forklifts by daily inspecting batteries water levels lights horn tires mirrors oil levels backup beep indicators etc.
• Verify all deliveries/discrepancies by inspecting materials through physically counting and comparing the amount printed on the delivery receipt.
• Enter necessary documentation of delivery receipts or material handling into the companys computer system.
• Organize/rotate old materials with new.
• Housekeeping: daily remove/fix any dirty torn hanging broken wood packaging ingredients etc.
• Assist management with inventory balances through physical cycle counts.
• Label any open/partial ingredient and packaging.
• Check production schedules daily to stage packaging and ingredients if needed.
• Performs all other warehouse and freezer duties.
• Must be able to operate all forklift equipment
• Must be trained and recertified annually for forklift license
• Must be able to work in an extremely cold environment

Knowledge Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must read write and speak English.
• Must possess basic math and computer skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• One year or more material handling experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Be able to regularly stand reach bend and move about the facility.
• Vision abilities include close vision distance vision peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements.

Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.