13MTLHD1 - Material Handler I

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. in Joplin, MO is hiring a Material Handler I to support warehouse operations. The role involves cleaning and organizing the warehouse, loading/unloading trucks, and assisting production with ingredient delivery and finished product storage.

The position requires forklift experience, OSHA compliance, and accurate paperwork. Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and 1–2 years in a warehouse setting. Forklift certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• 1+ year warehouse experience and 1+ year forklift experience.
• Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment in line with OSHA and company standards.
• Meet warehouse goals through daily tasks.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork.
• Manage day-to-day inventory levels.
• Operate electric forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Replenish stock and keep the warehouse organized and clean.
• Rotate products using FIFO and proper dating.
• Receive goods and verify against receiving documents and reports.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

13MTLHD1 - Material Handler I

US-MO-Joplin

Job ID: 2026-10102

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 2

Joplin Plant

Overview

The Material Handler contributes to our mission by cleaning and organizing the warehouse, loading and unloading trucks with products and ingredients, and supporting production with the delivery of ingredients and storage of finished product. This position is essential to support the department in maximizing customer satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state and federal requirements
• Perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork
• Manage day to day inventory levels
• Maintain Forklift certification
• Periodic inventories
• Traces history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommends to management remedial actions to resolve discrepancies
• Timely execution of daily receiving and shipping load board oversee the receipt of purchased goods verifying counts, quality and complete all required paperwork and transactions associated to this process
• Stacks and arranges product on pallets
• Completes forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift
• Replenish stock while maintaining a cleaned and organized warehouse/location daily
• Moves product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory
• Rotates product and arranges according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out)
• Receives and checks against receiving documents incoming product, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; reports any discrepancies to the lead
• Operates electric forklifts and pallet jacks
• Works in and out of freezers, temperatures average 32 degrees to -10 degrees
• General support of production
• Required to wear hairnet, freezer suit, captive boots, earplugs, and gloves provided by the Company

Qualifications

• High School or GED
• 1 to 2 years
• 1+ year of warehouse experience and 1+ year of forklift experience
• Forklift certification

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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