Material Handler (Night Shift)

DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for safely moving, storing, and supplying raw materials, packaging, and finished goods throughout the manufacturing facility to support production operations. Ensures materials are delivered accurately and on time, maintains inventory accuracy, operates material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, and follows all safety, quality, and company procedures to support efficient plant operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Cross-train in other areas to support absences, vacations, and operational needs.
• Learn and use handheld scanners and inventory systems.
• Supply production with packaging materials and return unused materials to storage with proper labeling, wrapping, and counts.
• Move, load, and unload materials and trucks as needed.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and FIFO practices.
• Keep packaging warehouses and storage areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Report low inventory, damaged materials, equipment issues, and other operational concerns to management.
• Maintain the integrity of food-contact packaging materials.
• Follow all safety, food safety, GMP, regulatory, and company quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, labels, and work orders.
• Basic math skills for counting, inventory, and material verification.
• Ability to safely operate or learn to operate material handling equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical work throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Experience

• No prior material handling experience required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or production environments is preferred but not required.
• Forklift certification or experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience following safety procedures and work instructions is preferred.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

REQUIREMENTS

We are proudly US-owned and US-made. In fact, our plant and headquarters are still located right where we started, in Baton Rouge.

In 1982, Louisiana Fish Fry Products was established to bring the true taste of Louisiana to a wider audience, with Cajun-inspired products that are authentic and easy to prepare. It started with fry mixes, then expanded to base mixes for Louisiana favorites like Jambalaya and Etouffée, followed by seafood boil, sauces and gravy mixes. Louisiana Fish Fry Products has since seen steady growth in both the retail and foodservice industry.

Today, Louisiana Fish Fry Products still proudly calls Baton Rouge, Louisiana home. Nearly forty years later, that same commitment to selling authentic Louisiana-style dishes made from only the finest, high-quality ingredients still proudly inspires everything we do.