Material Handler

Title: Material Handler Department: Production Reports to: Manufacturing Supervisor Position Summary Follows all food safety guidelines.
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the food production industry.
Works with production, shipping/receiving, and quality control department to facilitate material and information flow.
Participates in clean up, packaging equipment set up, material organization, and improving processes through the use of SUMMIT.
Essential Job Functions Identifies and anticipates production and shipping needs and replenishes packaging and raw materials Receive trucks, unload, and check in raw materials, verifying against packing slips.
Utilize Company proprietary software and internal ERP system to complete daily work.
Put away finished product and raw materials to appropriate locations Samples raw materials and submits to QC to process raw material put-away’s Pulls skids and disposition for reuse / properly dispose of materials & waste Sets up packaging equipment as needed Learn and become proficient on material handling equipment (picker, reach truck, walkie/stacker, drum racker, etc.
) Assist in identifying new ingredient / finished product locations as needed Assist in inventory variance investigations Potential to drive FlavorSum box truck & van with chauffeur’s license (training provided) Operates with a sense of urgency Ability to multi-task, assist colleagues and manage his/her own time throughout the day Works collaboratively in a team environment Is willing to flex into other departments as needed Follows all 5S practices All other duties as assigned Minimum requirements Education: High school diploma (or GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Work Experience: Prior Material Handling or Warehouse environment experience required.
Has been a packager at FS or similar function at another organization for 3 months preferred.
Industry Knowledge: Food manufacturing preferred.
Winning Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Adaptability – Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Autonomy – Ability to work independently Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Initiative – Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Organized – Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Personality and Communication (soft skills): Must possess strong work ethic, high character and be passionate about serving others.
Ability to multi-task and perform accurately in stressful situations is ideal.
Attention to detail is critical.
Strong interpersonal skills are necessary as this position involves intense teamwork.
Flexibility-willing and able to accept all other duties as assigned Hard skills: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Ability to utilize tablet and internal company software for daily work.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lb.
on regular basis, 100 lb.
on occasional basis Must be capable of completing training in: Safety & HAZCOM Forklift Training GMP Training Knife Policy Training BioSecurity and Food Defense Training Any other training needs that arise Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.