Material Handler

Roskam Baking Company, LLC; Kentwood, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Roskam Foods in Kentwood, MI is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join our warehouse team. You will move materials using forklifts and other lifting devices, inspect loads for accuracy, and help ensure timely production support.

You will also weigh and document production data, follow FIFO, and stage materials to keep lines stocked. The role requires reliable, safety-conscious performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating lifting devices such as forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to inspect loads for accuracy and move them safely within a warehouse.
• Knowledge of FIFO and basic production data recording.

Responsibilities

• Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Inspect product loads for accuracy and move them around the warehouse for timely delivery.
• Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, or other transport vehicles.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around pallets and secure materials for transport to designated areas.
• Weigh materials or products and record weight or production data on tags or labels.
• Follow FIFO to ensure correct material sequencing.
• Forecast needs of the line and stage materials to maintain production flow.
• Inspect equipment or material for defects and report issues through proper channels.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Tools

Forklift

Job description

## Material HandlerApply: Kentwood, MI: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-103083**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 material* Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery* Manually 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 areas* Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels* Understand and follow the order of materials for FIFO* Forecast needs of the line and stage the line appropriately to maintain necessary materials available that allow production to run smoothly* Inspecting 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.