Material Handler - 1st Shift

MATERIAL HANDLER, MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Job Description

Reports to: Materials Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Job Summary

At Richelieu Foods we make Great Food from Great People. We are looking for a 1st Shift Material Handler:

Essential Functions

• Transport all needed supplies correctly and on time to required line or pre-batch area.
• Communicate with operations to determine proper quantities and placement of items needed
• Responsible for complying with Good Manufacturing Practices, maintaining proper sanitation and housekeeping in area.
• Properly put away materials
• Communicate and coordinate with other Material Handlers to ensure efficient operation of the department
• Inform proper departments or supervisors of any issues or concerns
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Load and unload trailers safely

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 Year of stand-up forklift experience
• The ability to read and understand production's schedule
• Outstanding attendance record
• Experience with RF scanners
• Cycle count experience
• Comfortable working in a cold & Hot environment
• Experience working in a warehouse environment

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Ability to work cooperatively and maintain a professional working relationship with employees
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written required.
• Good organizational skills required
• Flexibility

Working Conditions

• Standard Manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to hot/cold temperatures, moving mechanical parts and power industrial trucks.
• Requires 100% onsite attendance to perform the essential functions of the role.
• The schedule for this role is typically Monday through Saturday, 10-hour shifts.

Physical Demands

The work is classified as Light - Medium Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept. of Labor's Dictionary of Occupational Titles. Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Constant (67-100%)

Postural Demands

Demand

Frequency

Sitting

N/A

Standing

Constant

Walking

Frequently

Bending/Stooping

Frequently

Lifting Demands

Demand

Frequency

Designation

Lift up to waist

Rarely

50 pounds

Lift on up to shoulder

Rarely

10 pounds

Lift on up to overhead

Rarely

5 pounds

Carry on up to 25 feet

Rarely

5 pounds

Carry up stairs

Rarely

5 pounds

We offer a great opportunity with a comprehensive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability, 401K with company match, and vacation.

Pay and Benefits

The following information is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Compensation is based on experience, geographic locations, and other legally permitted factors. The starting hourly rate is $22.00. This position may also be eligible for overtime pay.

Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance; pre-tax spending accounts; 401K with company match; paid time off; short-term and long-term disability; and life insurance.

Disclosures

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This position is based out of our Wheeling, IL location.