Material Handler

Nature's Path; Sussex (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned organic food manufacturing company as a Material Handler! This role involves operating forklifts, ensuring safety and quality in production, and maintaining a clean environment. With a generous sign-on bonus and a commitment to employee well-being, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a sustainable future. Enjoy benefits like health insurance, paid time off, and a unique store offering products at unbeatable prices. If you're ready to be part of a team that values diversity and growth, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

$2,000 Sign On Bonus

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Vacation Time (PTO)

Nature's Path Store

Free Breakfast

401K Retirement Plan

Growth and Promotion Opportunities

$300 Get Fit Reimbursement Program

Employee Recognition Program

Financial Wellness App

Qualifications

• 6-12 months forklift experience required.
• Production experience preferred.
• Basic math and computer skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Ensure continuous operation of packaging lines.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Problem Solving

Basic Math Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Nature's Path is a family owned, sustainably-driven, deliciously-healthy organic food manufacturing company that produces cereal, oatmeal, granola, toaster pastries and chips. At Nature's Path we believe in leaving the earth better than we found it.

We are currently looking for a Material Handler to join our team! $2,000 Sign on BONUS!

As a Material Handler you will be responsible for operating the forklift safely and efficiently while ensuring continuous production operation of packaging lines and following Nature's Path's safety, quality and production procedures.

Night Shift Hours: 5:50AM-6:00PM on a Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

Pay rate: $21.94

A Taste of the Job:

• Operating the forklift safely and efficiently by: Operating the forklift in accordance with plant forklift rules and regulations.


• Performing safety checks on the forklift; logging and reporting any safety discrepancies with the Production Supervisor.


• Maintaining a safe and clean environment for all team members and making the Production Supervisor or lead aware of any equipment or personnel safety issues immediately.


• Following all aspects of the Lock Out Tag Out program.


• Ensuring continuous production operation of packaging lines and following Nature's Path's safety, quality and production procedures.


• Ensuring all proper paperwork and materials are used, including pallets, slip sheets, WIP paperwork, and finished skid labeling paperwork is documented accordingly.


• Coordinating with Quality Assurance to ensure that all produces meet quality standards.


• Complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Lean Initiatives as set forth by management.


• Ensuring that all finished goods are properly labeled and staged for shipping.


• Maintaining an accurate and detailed operator's log.

Path for Success:

• High school diploma or GED


• Minimum of 6-12 months forklift and standup forklift experience is a must


• Production experience preferred


• Proven problem solving ability with mechanical understanding of machinery


• Experience working both independently and as part of a team


• Basic math and computer skills desirable

Benefits and Perks:

• $2,000 Sign On Bonus


• Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans,including 100% employer paid options!


• Vacation Time (PTO)


• Nature's Path Store (All products for less than $2)


• Free Breakfast


• 401K Retirement Plan with company match


• Growth and Promotion Opportunities


• $300 Get Fit Reimbursement Program


• Employee recognition Program


• Financial Wellness App

Nature's Path cares deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment, hiring, employment and advancement. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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