Material Handler

Roskam-Foods-1; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods is seeking a warehouse operator to move materials using forklifts and other lifting devices, ensuring loads are accurate and following FIFO procedures for smooth production.

You will inspect equipment, record weights and production data, and coordinate material flow across the facility. The company offers a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and lifting devices.
• Ability to inspect loads and ensure accuracy.
• Ability to follow FIFO and coordinate material flow.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other lifting devices to load/unload materials.
• Move and position pallets and ensure safe transport.
• Weigh materials and record production data.
• Inspect equipment and reporting defects through proper channels.
• Support production line material readiness and timely deliveries.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory tracking

Tools

Pallet jack

Hoists/fork devices

Job description

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 Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevated platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack materialInspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete deliveryManually or mechanically, load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areasWeigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labelsUnderstand and follow the order of materials for FIFOForecast needs of the line and stage the line appropriately to maintain necessary materials available that allow production to run smoothlyInspecting equipment, structures, or material to identify causes of errors or other problems or defects and reporting then through the appropriate channelsRoskam 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.