Material Handler - 1st Shift- Refrigerated Products

description core hours bethany road plant - assembly, first shift: monday through thursday, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm as a make-to-order business, you may be required to work outside of this core schedule, including fridays and saturdays as needed. starting pay $20.00 per hour universal duties and responsibilities support the mission of the company by identifying and accomplishing team and individual performance goals that directly support the goals of the company. treat all co-workers, customers and suppliers with respect and in accordance with the company’s code of ethics and core values. follow all company gmps and sops. general summary this role supports warehouse and production operations by ensuring the timely and accurate movement of materials and finished goods. the position maintains organized storage areas, assists with shipping and receiving, and operates equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. it also completes documentation, follows allergen and product release protocols, and contributes to inventory maintenance and cleanliness, helping ensure efficient and safe warehouse operations. essential duties and responsibilities move raw materials to production lines to assure continuous production, following fifo and lot code usage move product from production lines to warehouse storage maintain the finished product area and organize the warehouse for maximum efficiency assist with loading/unloading in shipping/receiving assurance equipment (e.g., forklift, slipsheet) is in working order complete haccp paperwork as required follow allergen guidelines to avoid cross-contamination in the warehouse follow product release program guidelines assist with inventory maintenance of raw materials basic understanding and user comfort with technologies, such as tablets, are required in this role. periodic duties and responsibilities freezer and warehouse clean-up and organization forklift clean-up assist on production lines as needed requirements education and work experience high school diploma or ged, plus 6-12 months ‘experience desirable knowledge can operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc. basic knowledge of warehouse procedures ability to multitask, prioritize, and work with little supervision working knowledge of microsoft office programs experience working with an erp or electronic inventory system experience using tablet technology in the warehouse environment fluency in english preferred abilities and skills reasoning – follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions; come up with possible ideas for solving problems mathematical – add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers language development – ability to read and interpret instructions; ability to document and record information; ability to speak to others one-on-one to convey information and ideas effectively technical – ability to operate and control equipment; ability to monitor equipment to make sure it is running properly physical effort – medium effort: exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly, 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift or move objects vision – far, near, and mid-range vision, depth perception, color identification and field of vision activity – regularly required to make repetitive motions, to use finger dexterity, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear; frequently required to lift, grasp, feel, balance; occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch the suter company benefits (including, but not limited to): employee stock ownership plan (esop) medical dental vision life and ad&d short-term / long-term disability 401k retirement plan paid time off paid holidays wellness programs work environment and ada statement the work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to significant work pace/pressure and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, dangerous chemicals, and moderate noise. this role description does not state that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required. equal opportunity employer