Material Handler 1

Bonduelle Americas; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonduelle Americas is seeking a Material Handler 1 in Salinas, CA to move products within a refrigerated warehouse using a forklift or pallet jack. This role emphasizes GMP/PPE/Safety compliance and strict sanitation standards in a fast-paced production environment.

You will monitor inventory, help maintain dock areas, and support the warehouse team in achieving production and safety goals. Prior experience in a similar setting and a collaborative mindset are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience following GMP/PPE/Safety guidelines and HACCP and sanitation protocols.
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate across the organization.
• Bias for action with a track record of delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Move products and pallets within the warehouse using a forklift or pallet jack.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of docks, coolers, and surrounding areas.
• Monitor and manage trash/recycling areas and assist with inventory of pallets and iGPS as needed.
• Assist with general duties assigned by the Warehouse Coordinator/Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Results oriented

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

• Position: Material Handler 1
• Department: Agronomy
• Reports To: Production Team Lead
• Location: Salinas

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.