Material Handler Seasonal

Core Hours

1st Shift: Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:00 pm.

• Saturday hours are generally 6:00 am to 12:00 pm. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.

2nd Shift: Monday thru Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

• Saturday hours are generally 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.

3rd Shift: Monday thru Friday, 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

• Saturday hours are generally 6:00 pm to 12:00 am or until Sanitation is complete. Please note we have a Monday night start for 3rd Shift. Availability of Saturday hours are dependent on production and staffing needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Opening product
• Feeding cheese onto cutting equipment
• Changing and adjusting cutting equipment
• Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and established safety rules and regulations
• Moving pallets
• Basic cleanup/sweeping
• Assisting other positions as needed
• Ability to pack cheese product into boxes
• Stack boxes on pallets
• Inspect packages and boxes for good seals and code dates
• Understand and utilize box erecting, case sealing, and labeling equipment
• Perform sanitation of the work area and equipment as needed

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Must be able to read and write English
• Perform basic math calculations
• Must be able to give and accept constructive criticism
• Work as a team player
• Responsible for maintaining a professional image with customers, peers, supervisors and the public
• Good organizational and communication skills

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Education beyond High School would be a plus
• Forklift experience is desirable
• Prior manufacturing and/or packaging experience would also be a plus

Working Conditions

• Work inside a clean manufacturing environment
• Required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally

Important Notes

• This job posting is meant to give an overview of the available position.
• This does not cover every detail of expectations of the position.
• Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified at any time.
• Normal operations are Monday thru Friday, with a Monday night start for our third shift.
• Saturday work may be required depending on production and staffing needs.
• Saturdays are usually six hour shifts.
• All work performed in excess of 8 hours in any work day or 40 hours straight time in any work week shall be compensated at the rate of time and one half your straight time rate.