Material Handler

Mountaintop Beverage; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaintop Beverage is seeking a Material Handler to support our aseptic beverage facility. You will move materials, operate equipment, and supervise inventory with forklifts while following SOPs and safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic math skills, and strong hand-eye coordination. Forklift certification is preferred, and experience in food/beverage manufacturing is highly valued. Flexibility for shift hours is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic mathematical and calculation skills.
• Proficiency in operating technical machinery.
• Valid forklift certificate preferred.
• Experience in aseptic food/beverage manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Clean-in-Place (CIP) production is a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Processing, distributing, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
• Loads and unloads stock from delivery vehicles, loading bays, and storage locations.
• Transports material to different locations within the facility using machinery.
• Safely secures and handles inventory using forklifts and floor jacks.
• Optimizes loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Follows inventory management procedures using scanning equipment to locate, categorize, and store inventory.
• Ensures supply levels are tracked and buying suggestions are submitted regularly.
• Uses production records to track the number of items handled daily.
• Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
• Uses pallets to store materials in designated locations.
• Inspects vehicles for damages and schedules maintenance and repairs.
• Adheres to production schedules and SOPs and safety standards.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic mathematical skills

Job description

Discover what it's like to be a Material Handler at Mountaintop Beverage. Watch our 'Day in the Life' video to see the role in action: https://youtu.be/Fuv_FW9cLJc

Role Impact:

As part of an aseptic, beverage manufacturing facility, a Material Handler will be critical in ensuring safe and efficient movement of material throughout the facility.

In this role, the Material Handler will be responsible for operating various equipment to assist in the moment of materials.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing, distributing, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
• Loads and unloads stock from delivery vehicles, loading bays, and storage locations.
• Transports material to different locations within the facility using a variety of machinery.
• Safely secures and handles inventory using machinery such as forklifts and floor jacks.
• Optimizes loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Follows inventory management procedures using scanning equipment to ensure efficiency in locating, categorizing, and storing of inventory.
• Ensures supply levels are being tracked and buying suggestions are being submitted regularly.
• Uses production records to keep track of the number of items handled and transferred each day.
• Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
• Utilizes pallets to store materials in designated locations.
• Inspects vehicles for damages and schedule vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Adheres to production schedules.
• Adheres to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety management standards, including PPE requirements.
• Follow Food Safety Requirement/Standards as needed.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic mathematical and calculation skills.

Experience & Skills

• Proficiency in operating technical machinery.
• Valid fork-lift certificate preferred.
• Experience operating equipment in an aseptic food and beverage manufacturing facility highly preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding of Clean-in Place (CIP) production preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for entire shift.
• Must be able to work with equipment that contains electromagnetic components.