Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
JOB SUMMARY : The individual in this role will serve as a major contributor to Bridgetown Natural Foodss ability to plan and forecast for future production needs. The Material Handler will ensure that we know what we have on the floor, what is being ordered, when it is expected to arrive, and when it is expected to be used in production. By providing accurate accounting for our warehouse products and ingredients, the Material Handler will significantly aid in the productivity within Bridgetown Natural Foods.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Operate a standup forklift
- Complete accurate daily cycle counts
- Participate in monthly physical counts
- Receive ingredients (unloading of trucks)
- Ship Finished Goods (loading trucks)
- Stage / Backstage raw materials to production line
- Complete all shift documentation accurately and adhere to all daily standard work
- Return all warehouse documents and charts at end of shift
- Adhere to GMP (good manufacturing practice) guidelines
- Perform routine housekeeping of assigned work area and adjacent areas
- Work to ensure minimum downtime is experienced through effective organization and time management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Must be 18 years of ageHigh School Diploma or equivalent preferredExperience in a manufacturing / food production environment preferredExperience driving a forklift. Sit-down and Standup experience preferredBasic math skills a must (ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide)Ability and willingness to learn and apply company standards including, but not limited to lock-out / tag-out, safety practices, GMPs, SOPs, employee handbook, warehouse safety rules, etc.Must be customer-and team-oriented, reliable and able to meet attendance standardsAbility to work in a team environment, being flexible and adaptive to changing needsAbility to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environmentStrong time management skills required; ability to adhere to a schedule and sustain the required pace of workAbility to handle multiple competing assignments without losing focus on quality and food safety, priorities and daily plans, as well as sticking to established workflows.Ability to understand and communicate instructions in English.WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL FACTORS :
Ability to sit / walk / stand up to 12 hours per dayAbility to operate a forklift safelyAbility to regularly lift and manipulate bags, boxes, and buckets up to and including 60 poundsAble to work in an environment containing nuts, peanuts, dairy, grains and other allergensMust have the ability to perform repetitive tasks quickly and accuratelyMust be available for all shifts, nights, weekends, some holidays necessary and some overtime.Other Duties as Assigned : This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to serve as a guideline. Management retains the right to determine additions or changes to job responsibilities.