Material Handler - 1st Shift

Hanover Foods Corporation; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in food production as a Material Handler on the 1st shift. You'll be responsible for inventory control and the safe handling of goods, ensuring smooth operations in a welcoming environment. This entry-level full-time position offers competitive pay and substantial benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform heavy physical labor.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Pallet and forklift experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to transfer pallets safely.
• Check merchandise for accuracy before shipping.
• Assist in loading and unloading of trucks.

Skills

Physical ability

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Tools

Forklift

Pallet

Job description

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Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA is now seeking 1st shift Material Handlers. We are offering great benefits, stable work shifts, and a clean/ welcoming work environment. Work where you matter!

Material Handlers are responsible for the efficient and timely receiving, shipping, storing, transferring and inventory control of all goods and products in the Spring Glen Plant and Warehouse.

• Operate forklift transferring loaded pallets to, from, and within storage areas, slot areas, production lines, and trucks in a safe manner.
• Check merchandise/products prior to shipping or receiving to ensure accuracy of items, quantity, and condition.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of trucks and ensure that same is conducted in a manner that prevents damage of goods.
• Ensure that goods received in damaged form are reported to Quality Assurance Manager and Logistics Manager.
• Check and maintain daily pre and post trip of all vehicles and equipment operated.
• Rotate stock to ensure ingredient usage prior to expiration date on a first in/first out basis.
• Pick customer orders using RF scanners.
• Station material required for next day’s production, as directed by the Logistics Manager.
• Assist in maintaining inventory control and report substandard level of products to the Warehouse Lead person.
• Ensure accurate figures are provided for the monthly inventory and year-end audits.
• Represent the Company in a positive manner when interacting with external personnel.
• Position requires the physical ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Report any mechanical or safety problems to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Ensure work area is kept clean in accordance with good housekeeping practices.
• Adhere to common safety practices and rules including the wearing of protective equipment as required.
• Adhere to Spring Glen’s plant hygiene regulations to ensure high product integrity.
• Responsible for following food safety, legality and quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as but not limited to: GMP’s, HACCP, safety, product quality, food security, plant security, etc.
  
  

While the duties above generally describe the job content, not all duties are performed continually or regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, etc.). Duties performed are dependent upon the operation being supported.

Spring Glen Fresh Foods offers a competitive rate of pay; a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, prescription drug; paid holidays; paid time off; paid short term disability; paid life insurance; and a 401(k) Retirement plan.

Spring Glen fresh foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform heavy physical labor
• Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language
• Basic math skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Pallet and forklift experience necessary
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Forklift certification
  
  

Essential Functions

• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.
• The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).
• The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.
• The ability to work cooperatively with others.
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
• The ability to perform several tasks at once.
• The ability to follow direction or instruction.
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
• The ability to lift and move 100 pounds.
• The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.
• The ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with the hands and arms.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food Production

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