Material Handler

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision - coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

SUMMARY

Material Handlers move materials, supplies, and finished goods to and from trucks, storage locations, and production areas throughout the plant. They operate various powered industrial trucks and other material handling tools, in addition to performing related functions to accurately track the movement of materials throughout the facility.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Safely operate powered industrial lift trucks; including performing daily maintenance/safety checks on equipment.
• Transport materials, supplies and finished goods in a safe and efficient manner to facilitate the operations of other departments within the plant.
• Load and unload shipping trailers; operates dock levelers, completes appropriate lockout/tagout procedures.
• Document and track the movement of materials; normally by accurately operating a RF scanner and its supporting systems, but also through the use of paper based systems or forms.
• Restack or palletize materials.
• Verify the accuracy of labels and other documents.
• Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse.
• Maintain regular, dependable and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all company policies and programs (including providing leadership for safety initiatives within the facility).
• Complete all other assigned duties as required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience operating powered industrial trucks (forklifts) and radio frequency (RF) scanners strongly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Able to read, write, add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, decimals and fractions in multiple units of measurement.
• Able accurately to operate RF scanner technology with training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS : Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write short correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to individuals and small groupls. .


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


REASONING ABILITY : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : Ability to gain and maintain a company issued Industrial Truck Operators license.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• While performing duties of job, employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must be able to safely mount, operate, and dismount a forklift. Must be able to see and read production schedules, labels, and computer screens. Employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
• Works in normal manufacturing environment. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards and dangerous chemicals/solvents if proper safety procedures are not followed.
• Must perform while wearing proper personal protective equipment as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The main work area is indoors, but not fully heated or air conditioned. Occasionally the employee will have to work outside for short periods of time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Diversity & Inclusion:
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.