Material Handler (1st Shift)

Champion-Foods; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Foods LLC is seeking a Warehouse Operator to support fast-paced production and shipping operations. You will move materials, load outgoing shipments, and document inventory movements using handheld scanners in a safety‑driven environment.

The role requires forklift/pallet jack experience, adherence to GMP/HACCP/OSHA standards, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds. On-site work with potential for periodic inventory activity across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year experience operating material handling equipment and handheld scanner, or 6 months experience with fork truck safety training.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial equipment to move materials and load shipments.
• Use handheld scanners to document inventory movements, expiration, and lot/serial numbers.
• Keep warehouse areas clean and safe; follow FIFO and food safety requirements.
• Assist with inventory counts and transfers between production and storage areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Handheld scanner use

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Pallet jack

Manual pallet jack

Job description

Champion Foods, a pizza trailblazer, is expanding, and we're looking for dynamic talents to enhance our innovative and quality-driven team. We produce products cherished by families nationwide and pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to quality, and a warm workplace culture that feels like family. If you're passionate, eager to grow, and want to work for a company that values each voice and champions personal development, your next career adventure starts here. Join us, and let's craft great things together, one delicious slice at a time. JobYour Mission:Under general supervision monitor production line inventory and strategically replenish materials in an extremely fast paced production environment. Load outgoing shipments according to established policies and procedures. Transfer goods to designated locations with proper documentation and authorization. Operation of powered industrial vehicles to perform job functions. Assist in plant operations as needed in accordance with state and federal regulations, company policies and procedures, including policies related to food safety and quality.What You'll Do:Complete all required AIB food safety and quality modules on an annual basis or within one year from start date.Safely operate powered industrial vehicles and manual pallet jacks.Adheres to all company safety and quality standards and procedures identified in the areas covering GMP’s HACCP, FDA, OSHA, USDA, and BRC.Pick and Stage customer orders, load outgoing shipments while documenting inventory movements, expiration & lot/serial numbers using handheld scannersStrategically plan, stage and continually replenish materials in an extremely fast paced production environment, while documenting inventory movements, expiration date & lot/serial with handheld scanner.Clean and maintain warehouse areas and powered industrial vehiclesFollow FIFO (First In-First Out) inventory control practices for shipping and production needs, while monitoring expiration dates.Transfer finished goods from production lines to storage locations while documenting inventory movements, expiration & lot/serial numbers using handheld scannersParticipate in physical inventory countsAssist other departments with pick-ups and deliveries.General Warehouse Operations.What You'll Bring:High School Diploma or Equivalent.One year of experience operating material handling equipment and handheld scanner in a manufacturing environment; or six months of manufacturing/production experience and completion of fork truck safety and operation training program.Experienced operator of material handling equipment (stand-up forklift, pallet jack, manual pallet jack, etc.Ability to repeated lift and/or push or pull/reach above shoulder height heavy objects weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.Ability to read, write and count in order to correctly fill orders and conduct accurate inventory.Where You'll Work:Position requires frequent standing, lifting, bending and moving of heavy 60 pounds weight material in difficult work positions.Position requires ability to stand, judge distance of over 20 feet and accurately engage fork truck forks with palletized inventory and operate fork truck for 8 hour shift.All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Champion Foods LLC.Champion Foods LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.This company participates in E-Verify.