Material Handler

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. is seeking a material handler to manage receiving, storage, and unloading tasks in our Arkadelphia facility. You will ensure correct material flow to lines, verify quantities, and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include unloading inbound materials, labeling pallets, and supporting scheduling with the unloading plan. A 12-hour shift and training period are required; prior experience in a food environment is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to work 12-hour shift.
• Able to read and manage paperwork.
• Trained by qualified job trainer for time designated by training plan.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must know how to use Proficy.
• Must be able to operate an automatic walk behind hand truck.
• Experienced in Food environment desired.

Responsibilities

• Supplying all products from receiving, shipping and storage to correct line/area.
• Clearing areas of trash and moving it to proper areas.
• Transferring receiving goods to correct storage area.
• Verifying all materials received by supplier.
• Documenting materials moved or used during shift.
• Unloading inbound materials and some LTL.
• Writing the SKU designation on each pallet for identification.
• Applying bar code labels to pallets and verifying quantities.
• Reviewing daily production schedules to determine unloading plan.

Skills

Read and manage paperwork

Physical fitness for lifting 50 lbs

FIFO knowledge

Forklift safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Proficy

Automatic walk-behind hand truck

Job description

• Supplying all products (raw and packaging materials) from the receiving, shipping and storage area to the correct line/area.
• Clearing areas of trash and moving it to proper areas. (Transfer, receiving dock, etc.)
• The transfer of receiving goods to correct storage area.
• Verifying of all materials received by supplier.
• Documenting any/all materials moved or used during shift.
• Unloading of all inbound materials and some LTL.
• Operators must write the SKU designation on each pallet received for ease of identification.
• Forklift operators apply printed bar code labels to each pallet, verifying quantities match.
• Operators review the daily production schedules and determine what material is to be unloaded for the day. The unloading plan is verified by supervision.
• Take off any material or product from the dock and store it in the proper area.
• Separate cardboard from other foreign materials to be loaded into a baler.
• Remove waste from the floor and place it in a proper disposal bin.
• Help logistics wrap bulk, stock, and stock rotation
• Must be able to push, pull and lift 50LBS.
• Will be responsible for FIFO. (First in, First out)
• May be asked to support other areas in need.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work 12-hour shift
• Able to read and manage paperwork.
• Trained by qualified job trainer for time designated by training plan.
• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Must know how to use Proficy
• Must be able to operate an automatic walk behind hand truck

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Experienced in Food environment desired.

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TheRight Placefor You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.