Material Handler-AM
- Plant City, FL
- $23.29 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Safe and efficient operation material handling equipment to include lift trucks, pallet jacks and electric battery handling equipment.
- Receives, distributes, and stores products as directed in designated, secure locations.
- Contributes to the orderly operation of stock and/or materials storage area.
- Effective and accurate operation of automated warehouse management software controls, inventory scanning and management tools.
- Enter data into computer systems.
- Maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording location of inventory, and reporting shortages.
- Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
- Perform product transfer operations, dry ingredients to the production line.
- Safe and efficient loading and unloading of trailers, following internal/external requirements.
- Follow FIFO and inventory control practices and procedures.
- Perform pre and post load inspections of the trailer, when applicable.
- Effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in detail without deviation.
- Perform equipment safety pre-operational inspections.
- Accurately and neatly complete warehouse shipping and receiving records and documents.
- Perform department environmental and housekeeping controls.
- Perform product rework and repack operations to fulfill customer orders.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Follow all established occupational health and safety procedures.
- Follow all established GMP’s and Food Safety requirements.
- Cross-train with other departments.
- Comply with federal, state and local dairy food regulations.
- Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and actively apply the Saputo values.
- Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.
- Other duties as required by management.
- 3 years demonstrated experience operating a lift truck.
- Experience in warehouse operations in a shipping/receiving role. Food manufacturing experience a plus.
- Strong math skills.
- Good computer software skills, SAP a plus.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated work history.
- Good attendance is a must.
- Ability to work in manufacturing environment which includes but not limited to: noise, changing temperatures (hot, wet, cold, and humid), standing/walking/bending/stooping/climbing stairs, maneuvering around manufacturing equipment consistently throughout the shift.
- Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment and following approved chemical handling procedures.
- The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50-pounds independently throughout the shift and/or move up to 100 lbs. with assistance as needed.
- Shift flexibility. This is a hands-on role for a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Our equipment operators are assigned to a department in support of company customer orders, re-supply and demand planning. This can either be days, swing or night shift and also includes working weekends. Work days and shifts may change to help cover vacations/absences, during plant downtime or related