Material Handler

Material Handler

The material handler is responsible for supplying product and materials to Packaging in order to keep lines running, and sending finished goods to Warehouse for shipping.

General Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operate Forklift to move product from Blending to Packaging and from Packaging to Warehouse.
• Supply empty pallets and materials to pack lines as needed to keep packing lines operating.
• Required to assist in stacking at the end of the line as needed by loading boxes/bags onto a pallet. Requires lifting up to 25 – 55 lbs. continuously.
• Required to assist in dumping of product at deck as needed. Requires pushing/pulling 100+ lbs.
• Required to assist as packer operator as needed.
• Completes paperwork as needed.
• Follows safety & sanitation rules
• Keeps area and department clean

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Pay Range: $20.76 - $31.13 Hourly

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Requirements:

Drives Forklift a majority of the day. Must pass Forklift Certification requirements. Some standing, Lifting and moving product is required. Job requires Physical Stamina to work 8+ hours shifts, an average of 5 days a week

Requires eye-hand coordination, ability to operate fork lift equipment and physical stamina to lift and carry product. Must be able to work in area with heavy concentration of ingredients/aroma/air borne dust particles.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to comfortably operate blending equipment and scales.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.