Material Handler 1

Bonduelle Americas; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonduelle Americas is seeking a Material Handler 1 in Salinas, CA. The role involves moving products within the warehouse using a forklift or pallet jack, while following GMP, PPE and sanitation guidelines in multiple refrigerated areas.

You will monitor pallets and inventory, keep areas clean, and assist the Warehouse Coordinator as needed. The position requires teamwork, safety focus, and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMP/PPE/Safety, HACCP and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate across the organization.
• Proven track record of results with a bias for action.
• Desire to learn and thrive in a fun culture.

Responsibilities

• Move products and pallets using a forklift or pallet jack.
• Maintain GMP, PPE, safety and sanitation compliance.
• Keep the trash dock clean and manage compactor areas.
• Monitor inventory of pallets and report to supervisor.
• Maintain clean warehouse, coolers, docks and trailers.
• Ensure tools are returned to proper locations and area is orderly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GMP/Safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Results-driven

Learning mindset

Education

No formal education requirements

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact

Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people’s well-being and planet health.

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions.

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally.

Join us at Bonduelle Fresh Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first and makes contributing to a better future through plant-based food our top priority.

Position Summary

The Material Handler 1 is responsible for moving products using a forklift/pallet jack within the warehouse. This position is exposed to multiple refrigerated areas within production.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
• Move products and/or pallets from one location to another using a forklift or pallet jack.
• Maintenance of the trash dock. Clean/sanitize the compactor and surrounding dock area. Empty trash compactors when full.
• Monitor trash dumpsters to ensure items/products are being disposed of properly. Bail plastic and cardboard materials to load onto the trailer.
• Monitor inventory of iGPS and wooden pallets and report to the Warehouse Coordinator/Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean working environment, this includes but is not limited to: Warehouse areas, Coolers, Docks and Trailers
• Ensures all areas remain cleaned and tools are returned to rightful locations
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• Other skills, systems experience, competencies (results oriented…), computer abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate up and down the organization
• A proven track record of results with a bias for action
• A passion for learning and a craving to work in a fun culture

Physical Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

About The Company

We aim to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people’s well-being and planet health. Since 1853, the family business has already crossed seven generations, with a drive that has stood the test of time: to create solutions to offer the consumer the best of what nature gives us. Offering high-quality plants from sustainable agriculture, harvested at the height of their maturity and very little processing: our promise is possible thanks to the work of close proximity and mutual trust with our 2,000 farmers partners, all over the world.

Behind our three brands (Bonduelle, Cassegrain, Globus), 9,000 employees and a whole ecosystem of stakeholders are committed to contribute to a balanced diet, sustainable and affordable diet for as many people as possible.