Material Handler 1st Shift

Baldwin Richardson Foods; Gananda (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods in Gananda, NY, is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday). The role involves safely operating walk-behind stackers, moving materials to staging and holding locations, and coordinating with Production Supervisors to meet production schedules.

No experience or high school diploma is required; a Walk Behind Stacker License is available through training. Strong English communication, teamwork, and ability to follow SOPs are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain Walk Behind Stacker License through training program.
• Effective communication in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Willingness to offer suggestions to improve assigned work.
• Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.
• Team player with constructive conflict management skills.
• Must multi-task and perform essential duties with urgency.
• Ability to read, speak, write and interpret English documents.

Responsibilities

• Operates walk behind stackers and equipment per safety procedures.
• Performs equipment inspections and documents deficiencies.
• Maintains 5S, GMP and food safety housekeeping.
• Receives/transfers interplant product and locates product in staging locations.
• Moves packaging, raw material and finished goods to holding locations.
• Reports material deficiencies to supervision.
• Catches and corrects damaged materials as needed.
• Participates in internal audits and suggests improvements.
• Coordinates with production to ensure timely materials for schedules.
• Uses SAP to execute transfers, issues, returns and inventory adjustments.
• Uses stretch wrapper and ensures correct handling units.
• Maintains case erectors for steady flow and packing.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Conflict management

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Walk Behind Stacker License

Job description

Career Opportunities: Material Handler 1st Shift (648)

NO EXPERIECE & NO HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED REQUIRED!

The Material Handler is responsible for safely operating Walk Behind Stackers to receive and transfer interplant product, place product in staging locations, and move packages, raw materials and finished goods to designated holding locations. The Material Handler regularly consults and coordinates with Production Supervisors and Line Leads to ensure all materials are moved on time in order to meet production schedules.

This position is on our 1st shift - 8:00AM - 4:30PM - Monday-Friday.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operates walk behind stackers and other equipment following BRF safety procedures. Maintains awareness of pedestrian traffic, docks, and racking conditions always.
• Performs equipment inspection and documents any deficiencies as required.
• Inspects work area and maintains housekeeping to 5S, GMP and Food Safety standards always within shift.
• Per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), receives and transfers interplant product, locates product in staging locations, moves packaging, raw material and finished goods to holding locations.
• Reports to Supervision any deficiencies that cannot be immediately corrected.
• Reports and takes actions required to correct or rework any damaged materials.
• Participates in internal audit programs and offers suggestions for improved operations.
• Consult and coordinate with Production Supervisor and Line Leads regarding weekly schedule and cook cards to guarantee all materials are provided to production as needed to meet the scheduled production date.
• Utilize SAP to transact materials following the appropriate processes such as transfers, issues, returns, and inventory adjustments.
• Utilize stretch wrapper for finished goods, printing and labeling with correct handling unit (HU).
• Helps maintain case erectors on assigned lined with steady flow and cases.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• High school diploma or GED,preferred.
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to obtain a Walk Behind Stacker License required, employees will be certified through a training program
• Effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Willingness to offer suggestions on ways to improve assigned work.
• Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.
• Team player and constructive conflict management are key skills for success.
• Display the ability to multi-task and perform essential job duties with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to speak, read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to comprehend directions and communicate with other employees in English.