About this role
What We Want to Give You:
We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including: • health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.).
Job Summary:
The Reach Driver/Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. Material Handlers work in a structured work environment to minimize safety risks. Material Handlers will need to be reliable and able to work with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identifies, transports, packs, removes and disposes of products and materials.
- Operates stand-up reach, forklifts, handcarts, or pallet jacks to pick, replenish, shuttle, and load/unload orders.
- Maintain inventory levels as directed.
- Feed lines with product as scheduled or directed by supervision or line leads.
- Ship and receive materials throughout duration of shift.
- Operate all equipment in a safe manner.
- Count, weigh, record numbers of units or materials moved or handled.
- Ensure that product moved is identified and labeled correctly.
- Perform required housekeeping to maintain 5S and keep work areas clean, such as sweeping floors, putting trash into containers, and picking stray product up from the floor.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Must be knowledgeable in GMPs or the willingness to learn.
- Ability to obtain forklift certification within 90 days.
- Ability to operate stand-up reach truck and extended forklifts.
- Sufficient math skills .
- Must have the ability to understand and follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to read and write in English preferred.
Job Qualifications & Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Previous Material Handling experience a plus, varies by location.
Work Environment:
- This is a manufacturing environment and there will be an exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
- This is a team environment; Material Handlers must be able to work together and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
- Must be able to work necessary overtime based on staffing needs and customer demand, as well as across shifts.
Physical Requirements:
- Reaching with hands/arms throughout the day.
- Ability to lift up to 90lbs assisted and 40lbs unassisted.
- Ability to stand up to 80% of the time scheduled.
- Ability to walk, climb and/or balance throughout shift.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.
Starting Pay: Material HandlerLevel I $20.40/hr., We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 90th day of employment.
This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you need assistance applying, please contact Human Resources.
Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other facts
About Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team
Manufacturing the world’s most iconic foods.
Hearthside Foods is one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry and a preferred employer. With over 25 locations across North America, Hearthside’s employees make delicious foods millions of people enjoy daily. Yet, most people have never heard of our company. Hearthside is a contract manufacturer serving many of the world’s finest brands. Growing from four locations in 2009, our customers are category-leading food companies and global consumer brands across categories that include snacks, baked goods, nutrition, fresh foods, frozen entrees, and more.
The secret to our growth and success? Without a doubt, our people. Our dynamic environment is always changing – yet is laser-focused on customer satisfaction, innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. Beginning with respect for the individual, we empower our people and teams to continually create new value for customers, find better ways, and always be learning. Our continual growth and evolution require us to promote from within constantly. Our strong company culture rewards performance, and our people are here to build a career.
If you are considering a career in the food manufacturing industry, Hearthside wants to talk to you. Contact us today. We look forward to hearing from you.
What you'll do
- The Material Handler is responsible for storing, moving, and handling products and materials. They operate equipment safely and ensure proper inventory management and housekeeping.
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