PRODUCTION SPICE - MATERIAL HANDLER ASSOCIATE

Job Summary:
The Material Handler will transport required packaging to and from production lines and warehouse areas using a pallet jack. Will also be responsible to dump product components into feed hoppers, hang supersacks and use the RF Scanner to make product transfers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Continuously and repeatedly load packaging and raw materials.
• Make product changeover and clean equipment in use.
• Understand scheduling and can adequately perform in the absence of the crew leader.
• Ability to learn and use the RF Scanner and computer system to record production and inventory transfers.
• Be responsible for the quality and quantity of production daily.
• Navigate computer system to locate items and locations and to pull item(s) as required.
• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality product.
• Accurately complete lot production form
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions.
• Replenish production line(s) by operating a forklift, sac hoist and /or pallet jack in a safe manner.
• Know basic math and mathematically calculate production used in production quantities.
• Ability to learn and understand People Soft
• Ability to accurately add and subtract.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Lead.

Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance)

• Document lots accurately
• Accurate reading of production paperwork/dispatch sheet
• Ability to accurately locate, transfer, measure, weigh ingredients as well as slot materials
• Perform numerical calculations accurately
• Proficient understanding of computer system
• Timely transport of production packaging and materials to production lines
• Ability to accurately add and subtract

What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the following skills:
• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints
• Must be able to perform numerical calculations
• Proficient in the use of a computer system
• Possess strong problem-solving skills
• Essential Physical Demands
• Ability to frequently walk throughout the production area and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, packaging, and product components repeatedly up to 30lbs unassisted during the workday.
• Ability to safely operate or maneuver pallet jacks, forklifts, hoists, and related material-handling equipment as required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, temperature changes, and moving equipment.
• Ability to use hands and arms for grasping, handling, scanning, and completing paperwork.
• Education & Experience:
• High School diploma or equivalency

1-2 years of experience in a related field