Material Handler

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Duluth Plant - Duluth, GA 30096Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $18.66Job Shift: 1st Shift 6am - 2:30pmJob Category: Manufacturing Why Join Us: 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 of the Material Handler responsibilities: Stack, sort, palletize, and pull orders. Inventory rotation and reorganization. Maintains a clean work environment. Essential duties and responsibilities: Perform all tasks related to Shipping and Receiving as follows: Properly maintains stock, allowing for safe storage and handling. Prepares load sheets and receiving tallies, when necessary. Loads and unloads trucks, maintaining effective business relations with truck drivers. Performs cycle counts and physical inventories as scheduled. Maintains equipment in a safe condition. Provides satisfactory customer service relations regarding customer pickups. Any/ all other job duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Previous warehouse experience. Good math and organizational skills.Heavy lifting required. Must give good attention to detail and be a self-starter, requiring minimal supervision. LANGUAGE SKILLS:Must be able to speak, write and understand English. Must be able to speak English and write English and effectively communicate with fellow employees, supervisors, and Quality Control MATHMATICAL SKILLS:Grade 12 level required. REASONING ABILITY:Must exercise good judgment and work independently. CERTIFIED, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Previous forklift experience. Ability to operate fork lift and other powered equipment for material handling. ADDITIONAL POSITIONS TO BECROSS TRAINEDFOR:Inventory / Cycle Counter Physical Demands: All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.Please see the job description for specific requirements. Work Environment: Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying. Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to: Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity; Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet. Our Culture Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace. Diversity & Inclusion: Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect isevidentin 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 thehigh expectationsof 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr