Material Handler
OTHER•Covington
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: RTD Plant - Covington, LA 70433RTD Beverages, located in Covington, LA, is a water bottling manufacturing facility that produces evamor water.
Job Summary: Material Handlers are responsible for safely operating forklift equipment within the manufacturing facility and distribution center ensuring that quality products are received, produced, and shipped in a timely manner.
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-5:30pm
Responsibilities:
Operate forklift equipment safely and efficiently to receive, handle, and store product in accordance with HACCP and GMP standards
Inspect inbound materials and products for damages, defects, and discrepancies; Promptly report any product deficiencies, food, or safety concerns to supervisor
Utilize the scanning system to create accurate locations and perform accurate inventory transactions
Learn and maintain customer standards for product specifications and acceptable quality
Build pallets of various sizes and dimensions and load pallets on delivery trucks
Responsible for monthly inventory and cycle counting of receiving area
Perform vehicle safety checks and report discrepancies to supervisor
Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping warehouse and workstation areas neat, cleaning up aisles, picking up leftover pallets, sweeping the floors, keeping exits clear and free from obstructions and ensuring all equipment is stored at the end of shift
Maintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediately
Support and comply with GMP’s
Ensure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Forklift certified or willingness to become certified
Experience in a manufacturing warehouse or distribution environment preferred
High attention to detail with good organizational skills
Basic computer skills with the ability to use a scan gun, receive purchase orders, print labels, make shipments, and move materials with our ERP system
Basic math skills with ability to perform and document cycle counts
Demonstrated ability to follow and carry out instructions with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment resulting in consistent productivity
Positive and flexible team player
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Dependable and punctual
Strong safety awareness
What you'll do
- Material Handlers are responsible for safely operating forklift equipment to receive, handle, and store products. They must ensure quality products are received, produced, and shipped in a timely manner while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the work environment.
About WM B REILY & COMPANY INC
Reily Foods is a 5th-generation, family-owned company that provides the wholesome and authentic foods and beverages that create meals and memories that bring together family and friends.
Since 1902, we’ve helped to define the true food and beverage flavors of the South. We’re proud of our New Orleans heritage – it continues to shape the way we make our products and the way we believe in doing business. Our commitment to quality is more than a corporate promise – it’s a Reily family tradition.
Prior to the turn of the 20th century, William B. Reily operates a wholesale grocery business in Monroe, Louisiana. With his expertise in roasting and the strong demand for his coffees, Mr. Reily moves to New Orleans and founds a company to roast, grind, package and distribute canned coffee. It is the birth of the Luzianne® brand.
Mr. Reily is joined by Jacob Aron, an importer of green coffee. With 85% of all imported coffee beans passing through New Orleans, they assure themselves of having the first choice of the finest beans available. As the company’s reputation for quality grows, tea is added to the product line.
Mr. Reily develops the first tea ever specially blended for pouring over ice. Luzianne® helps popularize iced tea as a cool way to beat the Southern heat, and its reputation for clear, smooth-tasting, refreshing iced tea is soon established across the South.
Reily Foods Company continues to manufacture and market the highest quality coffee and tea brands as well as mayonnaise, cake flour, sauces, chili seasonings, salad dressings, and brownie mixes throughout the U.S. and, for select products, internationally. The consumer demand for Reily Foods Company products reflects the impressive loyalty of our customers and continues to drive our company’s growth.
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What does a Material Handler do at WM B REILY & COMPANY INC?
As a Material Handler at WM B REILY & COMPANY INC, you will: material Handlers are responsible for safely operating forklift equipment to receive, handle, and store products. They must ensure quality products are received, produced, and shipped in a timely manner while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the work environment..
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The Material Handler position at WM B REILY & COMPANY INC is based in Covington, Louisiana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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