13MTLHD3 - Material Handler III

Ajinomotocareers; Joplin, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomotocareers is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Joplin, MO to load/unload trucks, manage inventory, and maintain safety standards. The role requires forklift operation, inventory control, and reliable documentation completion.

The position involves working in cold environments (32 to -25 degrees) and requires forklift certification, MS Office knowledge, and strong communication. Prior shift-lead experience is valued for daily coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–4 years of warehouse, manufacturing or production experience.
• One year of shift lead experience with sound, effective communication skills.
• Maintain forklift certification.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work in production/warehouse environment with loud machinery and extreme temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks; receive, check, store, count and distribute inventory following established procedures.
• Maintain safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Perform tasks to meet warehouse goals and accurately complete paperwork.
• Manage day-to-day inventory levels and oversee receipts and shipments.
• Operate electric forklifts and pallet jacks; inspect before shifts.
• Replenish stock, rotate FIFO, and organize warehouse areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

• Load and/or unload trucks. Receive, check, store, count and distribute inventory of all types in accordance with established systems, procedures and methods.

Position Essential Duties and 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 products, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; reports any discrepancies to the lead
• Operates electric forklifts and pallet jacks
• Works in and out of the freezers, temperatures average 32 degrees to -25 degrees
• General support of production

Employee Safety Responsibilities

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
• Use personal assistance (buddy)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company. Need to comply with Food Safety: GMP’S, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and Quality requirements.

Position Qualifications

• Has to be able to work a stand-up forklift
• Prefer High school diploma or GED
• 3-4 years of warehouse, manufacturing or production experience
• One year of shift lead experience with sound, effective communication skills
• Maintain forklift certification
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work in production/warehouse environment with constant exposure to loud machinery
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment