Material Handler

Ferrero; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Carefully manage materials and stock

Job summary

Ferrero is seeking a Material Handler in Ohio to ensure smooth material flow to production lines. You will prepare staging areas with packaging, raw materials, WIP and other items per BOM. You will operate powered industrial trucks to pull products, unload inbound trailers, and load outbound trailers.

Responsibilities include inventory entries, stock checks, FIFO, coordinating with the Inventory Analyst, and maintaining accurate documentation for transfers and shipments.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret Bills of Lading and basic arithmetic.
• Comfort with learning RF scanning systems and entering data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain floor stock and WIP in staging locations with accurate inventory entries.
• Stock production lines with correct materials using product structure searches.
• Review dates and FIFO processes for material staging.
• Coordinate with Inventory Analyst to ensure adequate material supply for runs.
• Move materials to/from production floor and warehouse.
• Operate powered industrial trucks (forklifts, pallet jacks, rider pallet jacks).
• Perform pre-use checks on powered industrial trucks.
• Verify documentation (tags) for materials and WIP before movement.

Tools

RF Scanners

PIT Certifications

Job description

About the Role

We have a current opening for a Material Handler and are actively reviewing applications. The purpose of this position is to ensure the proper flow of materials to the production lines. The material handler must prepare staging areas prior to production with the appropriate packaging, raw materials, work in process, and other items as delineated in the bill of materials for that item. The Material Handler will operate powered industrial trucks helping to pull products, count aisles, unloading inbound trailers and loading products onto outbound trailers.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform all appropriate inventory system entries to maintain floor stock and WIP (Work In Progress) inventory in each staging location
• Ensure that lines are stocked with the proper amounts and types of materials by performing appropriate product structure searches in inventory.
• Review production dates and FIFO (First In, First Out) systems for materials to be staged to production lines.
• Work closely with PCP (Inventory Analyst) to ensure that all lines have the proper amounf of materials for a given production run prior to production start up.
• Transfer materials to and from the production floor and the appropriate warehouse.
• Utilize appropriate material handling machinery, including, electric pallet jacks, manual pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks including forklifts, rider pallet jacks and narrow aisle turret trucks.
• Perform all appropriate powered industrial truck checks prior to their use
• Ensure accuracy of all documentation (sort tags, pallet tags, etc.) prior to the movement of any materials, WIP, or finished goods to its appropriate location.

About You

• Sufficient reading level to understand written requirements and Bills of Lading, and simple arithmetic. 1 to 2 years of related experience.
• Technological knowledge. Need to be able to learn and use RF scanners.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, stand for up to 8+ hours, peripheral and depth perception to properly navigate a powered industrial truck.
• Powered industrial truck certifications or ability to obtain one.
• Sufficient understanding of basic computer principles to properly enter receipt and transfer information.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

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About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

Find out more here.