Material Handler -1st Shift

Henny Penny Corporation; Eaton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Henny Penny Corporation in Eaton, OH is seeking a dependable warehouse associate to support material handling and production readiness. You will operate forklifts, manage Kanban processes in JDE, perform daily inspections, and keep work areas clean and stocked while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years in material handling, forklift certification, ability to lift up to 60 lbs, and strong team communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 1–3 years of experience in material handling or operating a forklift.
• Forklift Certification required.
• Crane license required for Punch Cell roles.
• Ability to frequently lift or move objects up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize internal customer needs.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot.
• Knowledge of basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Understand Kanban, JDE, BOM viewer, method sheets, etc.
• Read/write/comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle screen (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates consistency in practicing all safety procedures.
• Identifies material types and proper disposal of scrap.
• Operates equipment for material handling: radios, scanners, trash compactor, and cardboard baler.
• Maintains a clean, orderly area; aisles clear, parts stocked in posted locations.
• Fills out daily checklist and completes visual inspections.
• Keeps supplies adequately stocked for team’s daily needs.
• Responds to team requests in a timely manner.
• Uses JDE Kanban functions (send Kanban cards, track status/history).
• Utilizes all programs for communication of supply needs.
• Models Team Member Behavior and Henny Penny core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

JDE

Job description

Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!

What You'll be Doing

• Demonstrates consistency in practicing all safety procedures.
• Identifies material types and practice proper disposal of scrap.
• Operates the following equipment associated with material handling: radios, scanners, trash compacter, and cardboard bailer.
• Maintains a clean and orderly area ensuring that; aisle ways are clear, part racks are organized, parts are stocked in posted locations
• Fills out daily check list and completes visual inspections.
• Keeps supplies adequately stocked for team’s daily needs.
• Responds to team request in timely manner.
• Understands how to correctly use the following functions within JDE programing (i.e. sending Kanban cards, tracking Kanban card status and history.)
• Utilizes all programs for communication of supply needs in department.
• Models Team Member Expected Behaviors and Henny Penny core values
• Other duties as assigned

What You Need For This Position

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 1- 3 years of experience in material handling or operating a forklift
• Forklift Certification required
• Crane license required for Punch Cell roles
• Ability to frequently lift or move objects up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize internal customer needs
• Effective communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• Knowledge of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
• Ability to understand manufacturing processes such as Kanban, JDE, BOM viewer, method sheets, etc.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screen, background check screen, and motor vehicle screen (if applicable)

About Us

We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind-the-scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy’s. We’re 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally. We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.

Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

We’re Employee Owners making lives remarkably better.

We design, build and service the world’s most reliable and easy-to-use equipment.

Every day 100 million people eat in restaurants powered by Henny Penny equipment.

We’re a behind the scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens.

Our customers are long-term partners including McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, Wendy’s, Arby’s, Sonic, Cracker Barrel, Chili’s, Jack in the Box, Burger King and many more.

We’re recognized as a Best Place to Work in the Dayton region and our approach to winning puts People First at the core of our strategy.

At HP, People First means giving all employee owners the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through developing in their career, having the best manager, and focusing on their overall well-being.

If you thought companies like this don’t exist…we’re proof they do!