Material Handler- 1st Shift

A.M. Material Handler

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

LOCATION : Downers Grove

DEPARTMENT : Receiving

WORKDAY GRADE LEVEL : H004A

BASE RATE PER HOUR : $24

SHIFT : 1st

# OF OPENINGS : 1

HOURS : Generally, starts as early as 8 : 00 AM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays. Good attendance and punctuality required.

Job Summary / Job Duties :

• Supplies needed ingredients and returns unused ingredients to Scaling, Mixer Helper, Oven. Supplies needed packaging materials to all packaging areas as needed for daily production as well.
• Unloads products and supplies using pallet jack or forklift.
• Check quality of incoming materials and sanitizes, communicating with Quality Assurance as needed.
• Rotates product by code date.
• Repositioning drums of up to 250lbs.
• Prepares and maintains Lot Code Traceability records.
• Requires thorough knowledge of ingredients and their storage locations, as well as reading scaling and packaging schedules.
• Responsible for maintenance of 5S within all storage areas.
• Excellent records relevant to Lot Code Traceability and 5S programs are required.
• Excellent communication skills required for relaying information to Scalers, Mixer Helpers, Supervisors, Maintenance, and QA on issues needing attention.
• Works with super sacks daily
• Will complete cycle counts on ingredients as needed
• Work with inventory coordinators daily to verify physical counts with SAP counts. Makes any adjustments as needed.
• Experience utilizing computerized systems.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Will assist with receiving materials and putting them away on a regular basis
• Shipping break relief, if time allows
• Other duties as assigned

Expectations :

Expectations are that this position will provide coverage as needed for the following responsibilities. The successful completion of training and demonstrated skill along with good performance evaluations can lead to advancement to a Material Handler I level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education / Experience :

Distribution / Receiving / shipping / material handling

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to :

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, hot / cold temperature extremes, high industrial noise levels, forklift traffic and wet environments.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to comply with all safety regulations, support plant safety initiatives, proper operating procedures and utilize prescribed safety equipment such as safety eyeglasses, safety shields, gloves, earplugs, respirators, and approved footwear.

Ability to deal with a changing work environment and high-pressure situations. Must be able to work in a team environment.

This position may require overtime as deemed necessary to support operations activities.

Successful bid is contingent on passing Powered Industrial Equipment physical and licensing requirements.

Employees' approved vacation subject to change when bidding to a new area.

There will be a 90-day evaluation period to ensure satisfactory performance.

Must stay on the job one year.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.