Material Handler Specialist

Fork Truck Driver - Material Handler Specialist

Monday – Thursday 4:15pm-2:45am

About Beech-Nut Nutrition Company…

We are one of America’s leading companies providing nutritious, safe, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO. Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products.

Our work is organized around our mission to Delight Consumers by Conserving the Goodness of Nature. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.

Our Values…

Our ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs.

If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading!

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 from 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 our finished goods needs and movement of goods between warehouses. When customers place their orders, our team ensures the items are delivery on time, in full and per the customers specifications – making high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers!

Our Commitment to Safety…

At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the babies & toddlers we feed. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company’s overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site as well as the babies we feed. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. At Beech-Nut, everyone is encouraged to speak up and voice their ideas for improvement or concerns. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Safe, nutritious food is what we do.

About the Work Environment…

This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. The candidate will also be required to work in a food manufacturing environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and uniform. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks. Manufacturing floor is not climate controlled, so it is generally warm in the summer and cool in the winter, and material handlers work in/out of coolers. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs 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, in ambient or freezer locations).

• Inspect trucks or containers prior to loading/unloading.

• Issue components and uses 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 prior to use.

• Use scanning equipment or completes manual entries to ensure accurate and timely tracking of inventory. This includes processing accurate incoming receipts and outgoing shipments.

• Attach identifying tags to boxes or marks 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 are able to set clearly defined objectives, establish priorities, plan activities and projects, and manage your time effectively. You monitor your 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.

• You are committed to making safe food for babies and toddlers.

What You’ll Need…

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Basic computer skills required (ex. typing)

• Ability to read and write in English language required

• Experience in light industrial or warehousing preferred. Previous material handling equipment (forklift) experience a plus

• Experience using warehouse systems (ex. SAP, Oracle)

• Experience with RF guns or Voice Pick

What’s in it for you? Compensation, Benefits & More…

Here at Beech-Nut we are devoted to creating a culture where our team members are professionally challenged and cared for personally. As a member of the Beech-Nut team, you will have access to competitive compensation, health benefits and various on-site amenities as well as opportunities for professional development and training. We are proud to offer our associates the following:

Rate of Pay: $24.87 per hour, + shift differentials if applicable ($0.60 for 2nd shift & $0.65 for 3rd), overtime calculated daily, pay is weekly.

Benefits : As a union position with the BCTGM – Local 53, this position gives you access to a comprehensive union-benefit package (enrollment is mandatory) that includes medical, vision and prescription coverage for you and your dependents; Union pension plan, Beech-Nut provides dental coverage and access to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits. As a team member, you’ll have access to paid holidays & paid floating holiday, New York State paid sick time and paid vacation after the first year (starting with one week) and opportunity to earn up to a maximum of six weeks after twenty-five years of service!

Professional Development:

• Access to robust on-the-job (OTJ) training programs

• New! 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 (Personal Protective Equipment)

• Safety shoe reimbursement

Amenities:

• On-site fitness center

• On-site café catered by Mazzone Hospitality - PRIME Business Dining

• On-site Company Store

• A private on-site Mother’s Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work

What it is like to live in upstate New York…

We are about 30 minutes northwest of Albany, the NY state capital, and 40 minutes southwest of Saratoga Springs. We are near major cultural events, outside recreation and places to have fun throughout the year. From watching the New York City Ballet or listening to Brad Paisley, Cardi B, Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, or Tedeschi Trucks Band at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), boating on beautiful Lake George, hiking the famous trails of the Adirondacks, or skiing at Lake Placid, you will find there is plenty to keep you, and/or, your family busy. And, if you are looking for the occasional big city attraction, it is a short drive to Boston, Montreal, and New York City.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 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, and 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.