Material Handler (1st Shift)

Crescent; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent seeks Material Handlers in Cincinnati, OH, to ensure safe and efficient handling of materials in receiving, packing, picking, and shipping processes. Successful candidates will adapt to a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively to meet production goals.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma and be dependable, with basic math skills and the ability to lift heavy loads. Prior experience in material handling is preferred, and a strong commitment to safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be dependable and reliable with good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling duties efficiently.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company standards.
• Communicate effectively within the team.

Skills

Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Basic math skills

Dependable & reliable

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Tools

RF Scanners

WMS System

Forklift

Job description

Position Summary

Crescent GE Material Handlers are responsible to perform their assigned duties in a manner which is safe, and efficient while focusing on proper handling of materials in the receiving, packing, picking, and shipping processes. The business will operate as outlined in the Crescent Way- 3 P’s: Purpose, Process, People.

• Doing it Right
• Doing it Safe
• Doing it Well

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety

• Read and understand the Crescent Safety Playbook – Doing it Safe
• Ensure a work environment which is safe and maintained where our people can safely grow and develop
• Continually seek out and remove all forms of risk
• Report all safety, quality, near misses, accidents, mistakes and product damages accurately and according to processes
• Comply with all OSHA, ISO and company standards

People

• Champion the Crescent Culture of Doing it Right, Doing it Safe and Doing it Well and abide by all written and understood procedures and policies
• Pack, sort and stack products throughout the shift and review completed tasks for accuracy and completion
• Communicate well and respectfully with others
• Committed to working with leadership's goals and requests
• Cooperate with new ideas, actively participate in providing new ideas
• Flexible & adaptable to the needs of the operation

Productivity

• Work at a pace to achieve production and quality goals
• Ensure and verify all receiving, picking, packing, and shipping is performed accurately
• Perform all activities, utilizing tools and equipment (scales, RF guns, auto-bagger, IT systems) to maximize output
• Ensure all bins and work areas/stations are maintained in an orderly, organized, and trash‑free manner
• Maintain inventory accuracy
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Quality

• Responsible for production accuracy and for providing feedback to management regarding errors
• Reliable in attendance and punctuality; complete assigned responsibilities to satisfaction; follow through with commitments
• Follow rules and code of conduct at work; demonstrate ethical behavior at work

Customer Value

• Clear communication, ability to balance talking with listening
• Foster Crescent excellence by cultivating teamwork
• Effectively communicate directly to all aspects of production
• Maintain a good working relationship with internal customers

Financial

• Align and optimize the allocation of People to meet established production targets
• Balance immediate and long‑term priorities: seek to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of decisions and activities on long‑term goals

Cultural Competencies

Do It Right

Doing what is right for our Customers, doing what is right for our Company and doing what is right for our People. Continually improving the quality of our product and services. Monitoring and measuring every key ingredient which could negatively impact our quality. Doing it Right ensures we will always be a Premier Service Provider.

• Self‑assured
• Has energy and enthusiasm
• Holds themselves accountable
• Adherence to SQF and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Acknowledge and comply with JSA (Job Safety Analysis) guidance for the position

Do It Safe

Providing a safe environment and supporting our people to reach their highest potential. A safe environment where all forms of risk are assessed and controlled. A safe environment open to new ideas, where our people’s opinions and overall well‑being count. A diverse environment where everyone fits and can be successful.

• Self‑assured
• Has energy and enthusiasm
• Holds themselves accountable
• Adherence to SQF and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Acknowledge and comply with JSA (Job Safety Analysis) guidance for the position

Do It Well

Optimizing all our resources to efficiently and effectively perform all tasks well. Our overall productivity as a company is a reflection of the thousands of activities performed well each and every day by everyone. At Crescent, our ability to Do it Well is a real source of pride valued by our customers.

• Good work ethic, task focused and willing to extend extra effort
• Able to follow structure where it exists

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Fast paced environment, requiring Material Handlers to adapt to continuous changes in priorities, volumes, staffing requirements
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arm’s length, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch for an extended period of time
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to do repetitive motions including typing for several hours
• Walk on concrete floors for extended periods while in the facility
• Ability to work and operate in a non‑climate‑controlled environment
• Positive values
• Open and honest communication

Systems Usage

• Customer Systems
• RF Scanners
• WMS System

Performance Metrics and Trends

• Safety – no incidents
• People – excellent attendance and teamwork
• Productivity – work efficiently and effectively
• Quality – pay attention to the quality of what is being produced
• Customer Value – understand the need to satisfy the customer

Experience / Qualifications

• High school diploma, G.E.D or equivalent
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to work well with others
• Possess basic math skills
• Dependable & reliable
• Data entry

Preferred Qualifications

• 1‑2 years of prior material handling and/or warehousing experience
• Previous experience in operating a forklift and/or possess a current forklift license

Success Criteria

• Operate safely
• Operate efficiently
• Operate as part of a team