Material Handler

Kettle Cuisine Llc; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine in Lynn, MA is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler on the 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM shift to ensure continuous and efficient operation of material handling and inventory transactions.

You will retrieve materials, scan, resolve variances, and follow GMPs while supporting a safe, clean workspace and hand-offs between shifts.

Qualifications

• - Experience in warehouse or manufacturing environments.
• - Able to lift 50 lbs.
• - Excellent attention to detail and safety awareness.
• - English-speaking (bilingual a plus).

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and scan raw materials from coolers, freezers, and warehouse.
• Perform daily checks of area for non-compliance and report issues to your manager.
• Track transactions via Material Requirements Report.
• End-of-shift hand-off to the next shift and end-of-shift cleanup.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Manufacturing experience

Temp-controlled

Inventory transactions

Scan gun use

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Location: Lynn, MAPosition Type: Full-TimeShift: 2ndDelicious Food and Meaningful CareersAt the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking—using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients—complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.If you're looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.Job SummarySchedule: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PMTo ensure continuous and efficient operation of the material handling and issuing process, as well as all subsequent inventory transactions under a very demanding environmentKettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in their products and expects each employee to do the same with their work.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAlways adhere to safe working practicesPerform daily checks of area for non-compliance and report them to your managerRetrieve and scan out raw materials from coolers, freezer, and warehouse to production roomsCommunicate and resolve LPN variancesAlways Follow the company GMP’S and HCAPP guidelinesEnsure clean and tidy work areas including the Inspections and surveillance of all packing and storage conditionsPlan all activities to reduce downtimeTrack completed transactions via Material Requirements ReportComplete cycle-counts when requiredCommunicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changesTake active lead with new employees and temporary laborEncourage colleagues to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvementTake instructions from supervisorsAny other tasks deemed reasonable and requested by managementCommunicate an end of shift / Hand-off to the next shiftEnd of shift clean and equipment checkRequired SkillsAble to work under pressure all the time, responding on a fast manner following safety proceduresWarehouse & Manufacturing experience preferably in the food industryExperience working in temperature-controlled settingsUnderstands Inventory at a conceptual levelExperience performing inventory transactions via scan gunComputer skillsAbility to operate a pallet jack / forkliftGoal oriented & well organizedAbility to work all scheduled shifts, on timeBilingual or English speaking requiredDesired SkillsAble to interact and communicate with the supervisors and team membersAbility to lift 50 lbsExcellent attention to detailEffective verbal and written communication skillsTime managementPlanning and organizingNumeracy skillsAmericans with Disabilities ActKettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.Core ValuesKettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettleHonor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partnersHonor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our teamHonor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellencePay Range for Warehouse Material HandlerThe Warehouse Material Handler base pay range $19 USD + shift differential/hourly. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Lynn, MA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. The Warehouse Material Handler position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package and is eligible for the annual discretionary bonus program up to 5%. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.Equal Opportunity EmployerKettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.