Material Handler

BG Foods; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

B&G Foods in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Material Handler for third shift (Mon-Thu, 6:45PM-5:15AM) with overtime as needed. Pay starts at $28.48/hour plus a $0.55/hour shift differential.

Responsibilities include moving materials, operating forklifts, and ensuring product integrity in a fast-paced production environment. The role requires safety-first mindset, ability to read work orders, and accurate data recording.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Onsite job-specific training provided.
• Must obtain forklift certification.
• Complete material handler qualification checklists and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Attach case identifiers and move materials to staging area.
• Operate material handling equipment safely to minimize risk.
• Maintain OSHA safety standards and clean work area.
• Record production data and reconcile work orders.
• Follow standard operating procedures and perform changeovers.

Skills

Forklift certification

Material handling

Safety compliance

Basic math

Team player

Reading work orders

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

Electric hoist

Palletizing equipment

Job description

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! This position opening is available for 3rd shift starting weekly on Monday's. Shift hours are Monday - Thursday, with overtime as required, from 6:45PM - 5:15AM. $28.48/hour plus $0.55/hour shift differential

Primary Job 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. This includes, but is not limited to raw goods, packaging materials, containers, caps, etc.
• Moves work materials from mezzanine to production line, dumps product into bin and or vibratory feeder, using pallet jacks, hand reach lift, electric hoist, electric or air barrel dumpers; operates palletizing and de-palletizing equipment.
• Recycles all materials including, but not limited to, cardboard, plastic, shrink wrap, and paper.
• Performs routine battery changes on forklifts.
• Assists in the training of new Material Handlers and ongoing training of current employees.
• Communicates material handling/processing information to coworkers in a timely manner to ensure efficient operation of the production line.
• Inspects machinery/equipment and work floor conditions to ensure compliance with company safety and sanitation standards.
• Visually inspects all incoming materials and outgoing product to maintain company quality standards.
• Identifies daily production problems by observing machine operation, reading schedules/work orders and reporting information to appropriate supervisory staff.
• Monitors and audits material inventory and informs supervisor of needs or discrepancies.
• Performs other duties as assigned – not an essential function.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• 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.
• SQF: Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Responsible for following cGMP’s Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping Ensure all food safety and quality records are completed accurately and timely Follow all appropriate equipment cleaning procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Hearing, speaking: Continuously.
• Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines
• Vision: Continuously
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously
• Walking: Frequently to Continuously
• Forward bend in standing: Occasionally
• Rotation in standing: Occasionally to Frequently
• Elevated work: Rarely to Occasionally with 2-3 lb bar at crown level up to 1-2 mins
• Floor to waist lift: Frequently to Occasionally up to 50 lbs, Rarely up to 80 lbs
• Waist to crown lift: Rarely up to 30 lbs
• Horizontal lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs, Rarely 80 lbs
• Front carry: Rarely to Occasionally 50 lbs up to 25 feet
• One hand carry: Rarely to Occasionally 40 lbs up to 25 feet
• Push: Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Pull: Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Left hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Right hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pinch Grip: Occasionally to Frequently
• Right and Left hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination
• Stair Climbing: Occasions to frequently: Up to 100 stairs/day
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Squatting: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Crawling: Rarely
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Twisting/Spinning Drum: Rarely to Occasionally up to 150 lb drum
• Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously: Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, bag cutting.
• Moderate to Heavy Work: Force from 30-50 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 80 lbs rarely.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity: B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. With our headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.