Material Handler - Winland Foods : Job Details

Responsible and accountable for all warehouse areas and related activities including, but not limited to, the pulling and return to proper storage of labels and other packaging supplies, shipping/receiving, FI-FO stock rotation of finished goods, goods in process and raw materials, lot tracking, and proper storage of all materials. Employee Type: Full time Location: PA North East Job Type: Production Group Job Posting Title: Material Handler Job Description:

• Pulling labels for the next day's production and put away of labels from the current day's production according to the SOP for Label Handling
• Properly unload and inspect incoming materials (ingredients, bulk tankers, packaging, supplies, etc.) according to the appropriate SOP's
• Verify quantities and compliance of received materials and properly tag and place materials in their appropriate area per the SOPs for receiving. Ensure QC approves incoming material before stocking and or use. Incoming materials shall be tagged and placed in their appropriate place during the shift they were received, along with incoming materials left over from the previous shift.
• Properly picking and staging orders by the lot codes given for shipment to the customers. Prepares finished goods for shipment and provide information for bills of lading (i.e. counts, lots).
• Load correct finished goods on appropriate carrier following Shipping SOP and ensure that the quantities and paperwork are correct
• Provides materials to the production area as needed while maintaining proper stock rotation (FI-FO) by lot code if applicable.
• Return material to the appropriate location after being used in production according to the appropriate SOP
• Pick-up, delivery, or transfer of raw materials or finished goods USING FIFO STOCK ROTATION as needed
• As needed staging of pre-batch skids on correct racks per SOP for Staging of Pre-batch Skids
• Maintain an organized and clean work area (warehouse(s), loading dock(s), outside areas) according to the appropriate SOP's and GMP's
• Performs a daily inspection of warehouse facilities to assure cleanliness, organization, proper storage of materials (consolidation of partial pallets of finished goods, like materials on same pallet, FI-FO stock rotation, etc.)
• Moves bottles and boxes to packaging line and removes packed product as needed
• Will assist with inventories as warranted
• Participates on plant teams and committees
• Adheres to company's safety, conduct, sanitation, and GMP policies
• Perform other duties as assigned by plant supervision

Qualifications

• Positive Mental Attitude
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with associates
• Ability to operate a forklift and box truck in a safe manner
• Possess good math and reading skills (office paperwork skills)
• Has a positive approach to challenge solving. Is a team player
• Performs work in a safe and timely manner with minimal direct supervision
• Six (6) months experience

• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• BVF forklift training (documented)
• Knowledge of food plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)

Environmental Working Conditions

• Employee must comply with all safety policies and safe work procedures established by the company and enforce these policies and procedures for department
• Using personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, gloves, and other equipment as established in company policies and safe work procedures
• Capable of lifting 100 pounds using safe lifting techniques
• Frequent carrying, bending, standing, sitting, and repetitive motion
• Employee will be expected to attend safety training, serve on the facility safety committee and participate in hazard analysis and resolution
• Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced (i.e. operational, safety, administrative, etc.)
• Willingness and desire to work in a team environment that fosters employee involvement with all levels of employees; cooperative with a willingness to seek the best interest of others; ability to challenge when needed.

EEO Statement: Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.