Material Handler 1st Shift

Rich Products Corporation; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family planning support

Volunteer opportunities

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

Job summary

Rich's, a family-owned food company, is seeking a Material Handler to ship, receive and transport packaging, ingredients and finished goods at the facility. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, the ability to work in a very cold environment, and a forklift certification renewed annually.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be fluent in English, possess basic math and computer skills, and have at least one year of material handling experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Must possess basic math and computer skills.
• One year or more material handling experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Be able to regularly stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Observes all safety rules and PPE usage.
• Follows GMPs and maintains an orderly, clean work area.
• Maintain forklifts by daily inspecting batteries, water levels, lights, horn, tires, mirrors, oil levels, backup alarms.
• Verify deliveries and discrepancies by inspecting materials and quantities.
• Enter delivery receipts and material handling data into the computer system.
• Organize/rotate old materials with new materials.
• Housekeeping: remove/damage control as needed; clean workspace daily.
• Assist management with inventory balances through cycle counts.
• Label open/partial ingredients and packaging.
• Check production schedules daily to stage packaging and ingredients.
• Performs all other warehouse and freezer duties.
• Must be trained and recertified annually for forklift license.
• Must be able to operate all forklift equipment.
• Must be able to work in an extremely cold environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

English literacy

Basic math

Supervision-free work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The Material Handler is responsible for shipping, receiving and transporting packaging, ingredients, and finished goods for the facility.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Observes all safety rules and regulations including use of personal protective equipment and material handling.
• Follows all established Good Manufacturing Practices, including maintaining an orderly and clean work area.
• Maintain forklifts by daily inspecting batteries, water levels, lights, horn, tires, mirrors, oil levels, backup beep indicators, etc.
• Verify all deliveries/discrepancies by inspecting materials through physically counting and comparing the amount printed on the delivery receipt.
• Enter necessary documentation of delivery receipts or material handling into the company's computer system.
• Organize/rotate old materials with new.
• Housekeeping: daily remove/fix any dirty, torn, hanging, broken wood, packaging, ingredients etc.
• Assist management with inventory balances through physical cycle counts.
• Label any open/partial ingredient and packaging.
• Check production schedules daily to stage packaging and ingredients if needed.
• Performs all other warehouse and freezer duties.
• Must be able to operate all forklift equipment
• Must be trained and recertified annually for forklift license
• Must be able to work in an extremely cold environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Must possess basic math and computer skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• One year or more material handling experience.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Be able to regularly stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
• Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

BRINGING YOUR BEST SELF TO WORK.

As a family-owned company, caring for our associates—their whole selves—is a top priority. That’s why we provide benefits and tools to help our people balance the integration of work and life:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Family planning support
• Associate resource groups
• Volunteering & community impact opportunities
• Holiday gatherings
• In-house taste tests (we are a food company after all)!

It’s all part of how we support our family of associates.

Because in the company of family, all things are possible.

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With over 13,500 associates working in 100 locations globally, and annual sales at $5.9billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's Infinite Possibilities. One Family.