Material Handler

Material Handler

MUSH is a place where driven individuals unlock their highest potential. We believe that change starts within, and as a team, we accomplish extraordinary feats. If you want to build a reputation of doing hard things well, and aspire to make the world a little healthier, MUSH may be a great place for you.

Our first product line of ready-to-eat overnight oats pioneers a new category for the breakfast occasion, offering a healthy, satiating, and convenient alternative to traditional morning meals. By making healthy food more accessible, we believe that humankind can feel, think, and do better.

Role Description

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient flow of product through the warehouse, including unloading, loading, put-away/store-away, and order picking. This role works in a cooler/refrigerated environment and is essential to maintaining accurate inventory and on-time fulfillment.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Receive inbound shipments by unloading, verifying, and staging materials according to receiving procedures
• Load outbound shipments accurately and safely to meet daily dispatch requirements
• Pick and build orders following the daily order sheet, ensuring strict adherence to FIFO and product handling standards
• Operate warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, step ladders, etc.) safely and in compliance with training and certification requirements
• Align daily priorities by communicating proactively with supervisors and supporting team workflow
• Maintain warehouse organization through consistent application of 5S principles
• Conduct pre-operation inspections and routine cleaning to keep all material handling equipment in optimal working condition
• Ensure WMS accuracy by keeping all physical movements aligned with ParityFactory transactions in real time
• Perform general housekeeping and sanitation to maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in material handling and operating a forklift
• Food manufacturing experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Willingness to learn and take on tasks with quality and timeliness of work
• Ability to maintain discipline in repetitive tasks and communicate effectively with any concerns
• Highly organized, methodical, disciplined, and detail-oriented
• Self sufficient in looking for opportunities to improve efficiency and quality of work
• English speaking

Physical and Work Related Requirements:

• Standing and walking for long periods of time
• Repetitive motion for long periods of time
• Bending and lifting up to 50 LB
• Ability to handle allergens including peanuts and treenuts
• Carrying, stooping, grasping, twisting, communicating with co-workers
• Must be able to read or distinguish by color between product types and labels
• Willing and able to work in an environment of 34 to 37 degrees and also spend some time in a 25 degree freezer