Freezer Materials Handler - Broadmoor Ave | Kentwood

Roskamfoods; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Roskam Foods, a leading contract manufacturer based in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Freezer Materials Handler. This full-time role involves the safe and efficient management of product storage and shipping in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience in warehouse operations, particularly in cold storage settings.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Qualifications

• Preferred previous experience in warehouse or forklift operation.
• Ability to work in cold storage environments.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and efficient storage and shipping of products.
• Operates material handling equipment and scanning software.
• Performs warehouse cleaning duties and maintains equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Warehouse safety practices

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Freezer Materials Handler - Broadmoor Ave | Kentwood

Apply locations Kentwood, MI time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R-101601

Position Description and Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Responsibilities:

TheFreezer Materials Handleris responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient storage and shipping of customer product. In this role, you will use attention to detail to operate material handling equipment and scanning software in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.

• Performs all work task safely, accurately, and efficiently

• Ability to meet standard pallet move performance rate

• Inspects equipment prior to use

• Moves product to and from storage locations

• Loads outbound orders while verifying accuracy

• Inspects trailers prior to loading, ensures trailers are safe and food grade

• Responsible for securing loaded trailer while waiting for pickup

• Utilizes scanning software to systematically move product in real-time

• Performs warehouse cleaning duties including but not limited to dusting, sweeping, floor scrubbing, etc.

• Occasionally charges or changes Hilo battery, participates in inventory counting and wraps or stacks product

• Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Previous warehouse or forklift experience

• Ability to stand for long periods of time

• May work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings, as directed and authorized by management

• Previous stand-up Hilo experience highly preferred

• Previous experience working in a cold storage environment preferred

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.