Reading, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Skills: Material handling, Pallet jack operation, Inventory management, Production support, Mechanical aptitude
Wigston, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Quality assurance, Compliance monitoring, Packaging technology, Data analysis, Spectral colour assessment
Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia · On-site
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Skills: Export Operations, Logistics, International Trade, Saudi Customs Regulations, SFDA Processes
Carlisle, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Mixing machine operation, Manual packing, Quality control, Safety compliance, Teamwork
Carlisle, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Manual dexterity, Problem diagnosis, Machine operation, Quality control, Teamwork
Egypt · On-site
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Skills: LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, Aruba, HPE, Microsoft Teams Rooms
Town of Big Flats, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
$180k–$205k/yr
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Skills: Supply Chain Finance, FP&A, Controllership, Strategic Network Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting
High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Patisserie, Bakery, Food Safety, Culinary Trend Analysis, Product Development
Carlisle, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Machine Operation, Quality Control, Problem Diagnosis, Communication Skills, Teamwork
United States · On-site
$122k–$176k/yr
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Skills: Account Management, Sales Strategy, Category Management, Analytical Skills, Negotiation
London Borough of Hounslow, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Strategic Business Partnering, Organisation Design, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Leadership Coaching
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
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Skills: Packaging Design, Material Testing, AutoCAD, TOPS/CAPE, Cost Reduction
Sefton, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Machine Setup, Material Movement, Food Safety, Quality Control, Problem Solving
Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands · On-site
$3k–$4k/mo
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Skills: Machine Operation, Process Monitoring, Quality Control, MES System, Electric Pallet Jack Operation
High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Sensory Science, Consumer Science, Quantitative Research, Qualitative Research, Statistical Analysis
London Borough of Hounslow, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Account Management, Customer Relationship Management, Stakeholder Management, Excel, PowerPoint
Manchester, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Supply Planning, Production Planning, S&OP, Integrated Business Planning, Inventory Optimisation
Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands · On-site
$3k–$4k/mo
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Skills: Machine Operation, Packaging Processes, MES System, Electric Pallet Jack Operation, Process Monitoring
Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia · On-site
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Skills: Import & Export Operations, Order Fulfillment, Supply Chain Management, Customs Clearance, Freight Forwarding
London Borough of Hounslow, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Financial Planning, Forecasting, Management Reporting, Excel, PowerPoint
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The Material Handler is responsible for supplying packaging lines with candy and supplies to ensure efficient production. They also record product lot codes, manage inventory, and transport completed pallets to the distribution area.
Candidates must have the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and possess basic mathematical and mechanical aptitude. The role requires the ability to operate an electric pallet jack and follow detailed safety and operational procedures.
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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SUMMARY: Moves pallets of candy and supplies to proper areas for packing line to run production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.
Supply 031 pallets of candy and supplies to packaging line to keep line running efficiently.
Notify leader of potential problems to prevent down time.
Communicate with set up for placement of skids, and possible changeover.
Order and record supplies, communicate their availability, and verify correct MOA and quantity received.
Record 031 product lot codes on BOM for traceability purposes and verify products are within shelf life of 180 days
Record quantity of excess candy, supplies, and return to proper storage areas.
Weigh and record “Animal Feed/Compost” scrap.
Record return to vendor supplies.
Check line for product fulfillment and help locate products as required.
Wrap completed pallets of product, verify and place production ticket on pallet, and transport pallet from pallet lift to distribution pick up area.
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP).
Train new employees as required.
Comply with all safety policies, report safety violations, and attend safety meetings.
Report problems regarding food safety to supervisor or manager.
Maintain home department in a clean and orderly manner.
Perform other related work duties as requested by leader / supervisor, including performing Material Handler duties for Wrappers and Thurlings area when needed.
Required to work until end of production shift daily.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract three or more digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving many concrete variables in standardized situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle objects, or tools or control. Reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
The employee must be able to read a posted area schedule and be able to remember what items are running as well as the upcoming schedule. Must be able to know what those schedule changes involve and plan accordingly, both from a candy and materials standpoint. Must be able to read a Bill of Material, verify proper materials as well as amounts needed.
This position requires some mechanical aptitude.
This position requires the ability to operate electric pallet jack, and qualify for license.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
Bringing happiness with every bite, through snacks people love.
We believe everyday moments matter and snacks have a special role to play in them. At pladis, our purpose is simple: bringing happiness with every bite. We’re home to some of the world’s most loved snacking brands, including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker, alongside local favourites such as Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN and Verkade. From tea breaks to shared celebrations, our snacks are part of everyday moments around the world. As steward of brands with baking heritage dating back to 1831, we carry forward generations of craft and care. Our 16,000 colleagues across 27 factories in 11 countries stay close to local markets - turning consumer insight into snacks people know, trust and enjoy. Being a responsible business matters to us. Through our Happy People, Happy Planet strategy, we recognise the impact we have on people’s lives and the planet - and act on that responsibility in how we support our people, source responsibly and reduce our environmental impact. If you care about food, culture and creating everyday happiness, you’ll feel at home at pladis.
Offices: London, England W4 5YA, GB · Ülker Gıda Sanayi Esenboğa Yolu 21km, Ankara, Ankara Province 06145, TR · Long Lane, Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside L9 7BQ, GB · 54 Church Street, Carlisle, England CA2 5TG, GB · Hopwood Lane, Halifax, England HX1 4EY, GB
Bringing happiness with every bite, through snacks people love.
We believe everyday moments matter and snacks have a special role to play in them. At pladis, our purpose is simple: bringing happiness with every bite. We’re home to some of the world’s most loved snacking brands, including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker, alongside local favourites such as Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN and Verkade. From tea breaks to shared celebrations, our snacks are part of everyday moments around the world. As steward of brands with baking heritage dating back to 1831, we carry forward generations of craft and care. Our 16,000 colleagues across 27 factories in 11 countries stay close to local markets - turning consumer insight into snacks people know, trust and enjoy. Being a responsible business matters to us. Through our Happy People, Happy Planet strategy, we recognise the impact we have on people’s lives and the planet - and act on that responsibility in how we support our people, source responsibly and reduce our environmental impact. If you care about food, culture and creating everyday happiness, you’ll feel at home at pladis.
Offices: London, England W4 5YA, GB · Ülker Gıda Sanayi Esenboğa Yolu 21km, Ankara, Ankara Province 06145, TR · Long Lane, Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside L9 7BQ, GB · 54 Church Street, Carlisle, England CA2 5TG, GB · Hopwood Lane, Halifax, England HX1 4EY, GB
