Material Handler

Job Title Fork Truck Driver – Material Handler Specialist (2nd Shift, Monday – Thursday 4:15pm‑2:45am) Location Amsterdam, NY, US (Regular Full‑Time) Recruitment timeline Position posted 2 days ago (Requisition ID: 1514) Salary $24.87 per hour (shift differential and overtime apply) About Beech‑Nut Nutrition Company We are one of America’s leading companies providing nutritious, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non‑GMO verified, natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products. Our mission is to delight consumers through honest goodness in every bite. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance. Our Core Values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. The values help us navigate the ever‑changing environment and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs. About the Role The material handler reports directly to the warehouse supervisor and is responsible for using a forklift to support the movement of materials from receiving, through the manufacturing process, and then finished product to shipping. The candidate will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and other logistics personnel. This is a third shift opportunity. About the Team The Plan & Deliver Team is comprised of diverse individuals who bring a wide breadth of knowledge and experience to ensure we have the right materials at the right time to support our customers. This includes the movement of raw materials, forecasting finished goods needs, and moving goods between warehouses. When customers place orders, our team ensures items are delivered on time, in full, and according to customer specifications – making high‑quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers. Commitment to Safety At Beech‑Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects staff, property, and the public from accidents. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for safety initiatives. Total participation in safety is required daily. Management supports participation by providing equipment, training, and procedures. Associates must follow procedures and work safely, continuously improving safety measures. An injury‑free workplace is our goal. Work Environment This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED certified production facility. The candidate must work in a food manufacturing environment requiring hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, and uniform. Restrictions include jewelry, nail polish, and acrylic nails. Protective equipment may be required for certain tasks. The manufacturing floor is not climate controlled – generally warm in summer and cool in winter. Materials may be handled in/out of coolers. The handler must be able to lift up to 50 lbs individually. What You’ll Do Use forklift to load/unload trucks or containers, move items into or out of production, and into or out of storage (vertical racking, flow racking, ambient or freezer locations). Inspect trucks or containers prior to loading/unloading. Issue components and use forklift to stage materials for production. Use forklift to move garbage, waste, etc. Safely operate equipment (sit‑down/stand‑up forklift, pallet jack, etc.) to accomplish job tasks. Perform equipment inspections before use. Use scanning equipment or complete manual entries to ensure accurate and timely tracking of inventory, including processing accurate incoming receipts and outgoing shipments. Attach identifying tags to boxes or mark them with identifying information. Operate, changeover, clean, and troubleshoot palletizing equipment. Keep warehouse clean and organized to ensure a safe work environment. Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories. Support general housekeeping and sanitation within the work area. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Who You Are You set clearly defined objectives, establish priorities, plan activities and projects, and manage your time effectively. You monitor progress against deadlines and milestones. You have excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills. You have exceptional problem‑solving skills. You have strong attention to detail and results orientation. You have a proactive approach to issue/opportunity identification and resolution. You have strong written and verbal communication skills. What You’ll Need High School Diploma or GED required. Basic computer skills required (typing). Ability to read and write in English required. Experience in light industrial or warehousing preferred; previous material handling equipment (forklift) experience a plus. Experience using warehouse systems (SAP, Oracle). Experience with RF guns or Voice Pick. Compensation, Benefits & More Rate of Pay: $24.87 per hour, plus shift differential ($0.60 for 2nd shift) and daily overtime. Pay is calculated daily and paid weekly. Benefits: As a union position with BCTGM – Local 53, you receive a comprehensive union‑benefit package (medical, vision, prescription coverage for you and dependents; union pension plan; dental coverage; participation in 401(k) retirement benefits). Paid holidays, floating holidays, New York State paid sick time, and paid vacation after the first year (starting one week; up to six weeks after 25 years of service). Professional Development Access to robust on‑the‑job training programs. Access to the Nourish Others Learning Lab with computer stations for online learning (LMS). More Perks Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community. Generous maternity/paternity benefits. Baby food coupon program until your child’s 2nd birthday. Service awards. Perfect attendance incentive program. Company‑provided uniforms & PPE. Safety shoe reimbursement. Amenities On‑site fitness center. On‑site cafeteria. On‑site company store. A private on‑site mother’s room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work. Living in Upstate New York We are about 30 minutes northwest of Albany and 40 minutes southwest of Saratoga Springs. Near major cultural events, outdoor recreation, and places to have fun year‑round. Nearby attractions include Lake George, Adirondacks hiking, Lake Placid skiing, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and short drives to Boston, Montreal, and New York City. Equal Opportunity / Affereative Action As an Equal Opportunity / Affereative Action Employer, Beech‑Nut Nutrition Company will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran or disability status. To all agencies: All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Beech‑Nut via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Beech‑Nut, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Beech‑Nut for this position and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Beech‑Nut Nutrition agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid. #J-18808-Ljbffr