Cold Storage Material Handler

UNC Dairy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Upstate Niagara Cooperative – North Lawrence Plant in New York is seeking a Materials Handler to support production, warehouse and inventory operations. The role includes safe handling, storage, inspection, and movement of materials and finished goods to maintain product quality and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities cover banding and palletizing finished products, receiving supplies, inspecting pallets, and operating forklifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related warehouse, manufacturing, or material handling experience preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, safety regulations, maintenance procedures, and company policies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to complete routine reports and documentation accurately.
• Basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers and standard units.

Responsibilities

• Band finished product for all product lines.
• Place and scan product pallets into designated cooler rack locations.
• Load pallets onto palletizers as needed.
• Stage fruit totes for production lines using proper inventory rotation procedures.
• Assist production personnel by supplying packaging materials to case packers.
• Accurately tally finished product cases and product designated for food bank distribution.
• Receive packaging supplies and ingredients; verify codes and required documentation.
• Inspect inbound trailers and incoming supplies for pest activity, damage, and overall condition.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Complete assigned cleaning and sanitation tasks and maintain documentation.
• Follow company safety policies and participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math calculations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Upstate Niagara Cooperative – North Lawrence Plant in New York is seeking a Materials Handler to support production, warehouse and inventory operations. The role includes safe handling, storage, inspection, and movement of materials and finished goods to maintain product quality and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities cover banding and palletizing finished products, receiving supplies, inspecting pallets, and operating forklifts.