Material Handler-1st Shift; M-F

Material Handler-1st Shift (7:00a-3:00p M-F)

Since 1869, we’ve connected people through food they love. We’re stewards of iconic brands people trust, including Campbell’s, Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover, Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire.

LOCATION:

1705 Midwest Drive Plainfield, IN 46168

JOB TITLE:

Material Handler
BASE RATE PER HOUR: $21.40 per hour
SHIFT: 1st

HOURS:

Mon - Fri 7am - 3pm (Starting times may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays.)

Job Summary/ Job Duties

• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Transports materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, or other stock items and distributes items to production areas.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Opens bales, crates, and other containers.
• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Certified to drive material handling equipment.
• Transports stored items within the warehouse.
• Loads and unloads trailers of palletized and non-palletized product.
• Utilizes manual and automated material handling equipment.
• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Keeps work area clean and removes trash from work area floor.
• Stores supplies in designated areas.
• Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions.
• Follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights; identifies/reports defective equipment.
• Reports all job-related injuries to supervision.
• Takes photos of incoming or outgoing load and logs items and pictures for documentation.
• Uses computer to enter records.
• Where applicable, climbs and works at the heights of material tanks.
• May climb on top or into tank trailers to check seals and take samples.
• May prepare and take a cycle count inventory of all merchandise; records counts on cycle count sheets.
• Mandatory overtime may be required.
• Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
• May perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required. Previous experience with Oracle or similar WMS system; a minimum of 1 year experience in a warehouse position; previous forklift experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Sitting:
Frequently;
Standing:
Frequently;
Walking:
Frequently;
Driving:
Frequently;
Using hands:
Frequently;
Climbing:
Occasionally;
Stooping, Kneeling:
Occasionally;
Talking, Hearing:
Continuously;
Tasting, Smelling:
Seldom;
Floor to Waist Lift:
Frequently;
Waist to Eye Lift:
Occasionally;
Two Handed Carry:
Occasionally;
Weight up to 100 lbs.:
Frequently.

Benefits

The noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office areas but moderate on the warehouse floor. Temperature is ambient and impacted by seasonal changes. The Company offers competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.