Material Handler - 12 Hour Shifts

JOB SUMMARY: The individual in this role will serve as a major contributor to Bridgetown Natural Foods’s ability to plan and forecast for future production needs. The Material Handler will ensure that we know what we have on the floor, what is being ordered, when it is expected to arrive, and when it is expected to be used in production. By providing accurate accounting for our warehouse products and ingredients, the Material Handler will significantly aid in the productivity within Bridgetown Natural Foods.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Operate a standup forklift
Complete accurate daily cycle counts
Participate in monthly physical counts
Receive ingredients (unloading of trucks)
Ship Finished Goods (loading trucks)
Stage/Backstage raw materials to production line
Complete all shift documentation accurately and adhere to all daily standard work
Return all warehouse documents and charts at end of shift
Adhere to GMP (good manufacturing practice) guidelines
Perform routine housekeeping of assigned work area and adjacent areas
Work to ensure minimum downtime is experienced through effective organization and time management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Must be 18 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Experience in a manufacturing/food production environment preferred
Experience driving a forklift. Sit-down and Standup experience preferred
Basic math skills a must (ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide)
Ability and willingness to learn and apply company standards including, but not limited to lock-out/tag-out, safety practices, GMPs, SOPs, employee handbook, warehouse safety rules, etc.
Must be customer-and team-oriented, reliable and able to meet attendance standards
Ability to work in a team environment, being flexible and adaptive to changing needs
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong time management skills required; ability to adhere to a schedule and sustain the required pace of work
Ability to handle multiple competing assignments without losing focus on quality and food safety, priorities and daily plans, as well as sticking to established workflows.
Ability to understand and communicate instructions in English.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Ability to sit/walk/stand up to 12 hours per day
Ability to operate a forklift safely
Ability to regularly lift and manipulate bags, boxes, and buckets up to and including 60 pounds
Able to work in an environment containing nuts, peanuts, dairy, grains and other allergens
Must have the ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and accurately
Must be available for all shifts, nights, weekends, some holidays necessary and some overtime.
Other Duties as Assigned: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline. Management retains the right to determine additions or changes to job responsibilities.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No