3rd Shift Material Handler — Forklift Certified

B&G Foods Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods Inc. in Ankeny, IA is hiring for a Material Handler on the 3rd shift. The role involves moving materials, operating forklifts, and supporting packaging lines in a manufacturing setting.

You will lift, transport, and stage products, follow SOPs, and ensure accuracy in production records while maintaining safety standards. Requirements include a high school diploma, onsite training, forklift certification, and the ability to work at a rapid pace.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Onsite training specific to job responsibilities.
• Must obtain forklift certification.
• Sign off on the Material Handler qualification checklists, lock-out tag-out, following appropriate training.
• Skill in operating material moving equipment in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods of time.
• Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
• Communicates effectively with plant personnel in a courteous and cooperative manner.

Responsibilities

• Attaches case identifiers to materials and identifying information to pallet; transports finished product to and from warehouse staging area.
• Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment.
• Demonstrates safe work practices to prevent on the job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations.
• Performs accurate and timely record keeping, including but not limited to; production recording and data collection information; direct issues components and reconciles work orders where appropriate.
• Follows all standard operating procedures. Performs changeover and set up for production runs.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily work order.
• Reads work order schedule specifications to determine work procedures and material requirements.
• Assures that material transferred and placed for use on packaging lines is accurate and timely.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Reading schedules/work orders

Teamwork

Communication

Rapid pace work

Written and oral instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Palletizing equipment

De-palletizing equipment

Job description

B&G Foods Inc. in Ankeny, IA is hiring for a Material Handler on the 3rd shift. The role involves moving materials, operating forklifts, and supporting packaging lines in a manufacturing setting.

You will lift, transport, and stage products, follow SOPs, and ensure accuracy in production records while maintaining safety standards. Requirements include a high school diploma, onsite training, forklift certification, and the ability to work at a rapid pace.