Material Handler

The Wenger Group; Harleysville (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Care bridge Empoyee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Wenger Group in Pennsylvania is hiring a Material Handler for its meat processing facility in Harleysville. You will move raw materials, packaging, and finished products, support production and warehousing, and help ensure accurate inventory and safe handling.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in material handling (food/meat a plus), ability to lift 50 lbs, and comfort working in cold environments; forklift or pallet jack experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in material handling, warehouse, or production is a plus.
• Ability to work in cold environments and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with forklifts or pallet jacks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Transport raw materials, packaging, ingredients, and finished goods using pallet jacks or forklifts.
• Stage materials for production lines according to daily schedules.
• Use FIFO to rotate products accurately.
• Assist with receiving, unloading, inventory counts and paperwork.
• Support order picking and outbound shipment preparation.
• Follow food safety, GMP requirements and document movements for traceability.

Skills

Material handling

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jacks

Job description

Who Are We

We area leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. Leidy's is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 130-year-old pork company located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753. We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture! Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com / https://www.leidys.com

Who Are We

We area leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. Leidy's is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wenger Group since 2022. Leidy's is a 130-year-old pork company located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Leidy was deeded the original land grant by William Penn in 1753. We're a stable company with strong core values, great benefits, competitive wage structure, and a safe and healthy work environment. With over 1000 team members, we're a growing company in an essential sector – agriculture! Learn more here: https://www.thewengergroup.com / https://www.leidys.com

Position Summary

The Material Handler is responsible for safely and efficiently moving raw materials, packaging supplies, finished products, and other inventory throughout the meat processing facility. This role supports production, warehousing, and shipping operations by ensuring materials are staged, stocked, and transported accurately while following all food safety and facility guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Material Movement & Inventory Support

• Transport raw meat, packaging materials, ingredients, and finished goods throughout the facility using pallet jacks, forklifts, or by hand.
• Stage materials for production lines according to daily schedules.
• Ensure accurate rotation of products using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
• Assist with receiving shipments, unloading trucks, counting inventory, and verifying paperwork.
• Replenish packaging supplies and ingredients on the production floor.

Production & Warehouse Coordination

• Work closely with production, warehouse, and shipping teams to maintain steady workflow.
• Move finished goods to designated cold storage or staging areas.
• Support order picking, pallet building, and preparation for outbound shipments.
• Notify supervisors of material shortages or inconsistencies in inventory.

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, coolers, and docks.
• Handle all products safely to avoid contamination or damage.
• Accurately document lot numbers, quantities, and product movements as required for traceability.

Equipment Operation & Safety

• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and material‑handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform basic equipment checks and report any mechanical issues immediately.
• Follow all facility safety rules, PPE requirements, and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications And Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous material‑handling, warehouse, or production experience (food/meat industry a plus).
• Ability to work in cold environments (typically 35–45°F).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle repetitive physical tasks.
• Experience with forklifts or pallet jacks (certification preferred or company-provided).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively.

Work Environment

• Meat processing facility with exposure to refrigerated areas.
• Fast‑paced, physical work environment.
• Required use of PPE such as gloves, hairnets, and protective clothing.

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.

What Our Benefits Are

• Paid Time Off
• Care bridge Empoyee Assistance Program

For All Full-time Members

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending
• Account Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance

Each team member has the potential to earn a yearly bonus based on the achievement of company goals.

The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.