Material Handler 1 - Facilities AM

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Material Handler 1 - Facilities AM

Department : Facilities

Reports To : Facilities Team Lead

Salary Type : Non-Exempt

Location : Irwindale, CA

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary :

The Material Handler 1 is responsible for moving products using a forklift / pallet jack within the warehouse. This position is exposed to multiple refrigerated areas within production.

Key Responsibilities :

Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP / PPE / Safety, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.

Move products and / or pallets from one location to another using a forklift or pallet jack.

Maintenance of the trash dock. Clean / sanitize the compactor and surrounding dock area. Empty trash compactors when full.

Monitor trash dumpsters to ensure items / products are being disposed of properly. Bail plastic and cardboard materials to load onto the trailer.

Monitor inventory of iGPS and wooden pallets and report to the Warehouse Coordinator / Supervisor.

Maintain a clean working environment, this includes but is not limited to : Warehouse areas, Coolers, Docks and Trailers

Ensures all areas remain cleaned and tools are returned to rightful locations

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• GED / High School Diploma.
• 1-3 years of forklift experience (some positions require stand-up forklift experience).
• Ability to read, write and speak English; comprehension of basic math.
• Ability to multi-task and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment.
• Demonstrated ability to have good judgment.
• Some specialized training such as warehouse clerk type roles with computer experience and / or inventory type roles / exposure.

Desired Qualifications :

Other skills, systems experience, competencies (results oriented…), computer abilities

Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate up and down the organization

A proven track record of results with a bias for action

A passion for learning and a craving to work in a fun culture

Compensation and Benefits :

Physical Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Life at Bonduelle :

For Bonduelle, now is the time for the plant-based revolution, an essential turning point to meet the huge challenges the planet faces. Nature is our most precious asset, and will not wait. We believe that we must lead the way, offer innovative and pertinent solutions to feed people better while respecting the planet and thereby ensuring the well-being of future generations.

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