Material Handler 1st Shift

Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC; Greencastle (Franklin County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Volunteer time

9 paid holidays

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Advancement opportunities

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

FSA

Footwear reimbursement

Free eggs weekly

Occasional meals

Breakfast events

Job summary

Pete & Gerry’s Organics is seeking a material handler to move and store products between the warehouse and processing floor, ensuring safe and efficient workflow.

You’ll support animal welfare and food safety while delivering high-quality eggs, with shifts Mon-Fri and up to 12 hours as needed; onsite benefits include medical, vacation, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a processing environment preferred.
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Frequent lifting up to 35-50 pounds.
• Extended periods of time standing and walking.
• Frequent repetitive reaching motion with both arms.
• Frequent grasping with hands and fingers.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Ability to keep up in fast-paced environment.
• 2 years material handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment including pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Moves product and materials between the warehouse and the processing floor, ensuring a smooth flow and avoiding delays or line shutdowns.
• Ensure departments have what they need, when they need it.
• Ensures the correct products or materials are pulled from the warehouse and finished goods or materials are delivered to the correct pallet or rack spaces.
• Maintains accurate counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Scans items using scan gun and adjust counts in inventory tracking system.
• Notifies management of any potential issues.

Skills

Material handling

Attention to detail

Inventory control

Standing/walking

Heavy lifting

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years material handling preferred

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Scan gun

Inventory system

Job description

$1500 bonus eligible

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Heathy Planet

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

$1500 bonus eligible

Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Heathy Planet

At Pete & Gerry's, we were first to do it better, and are still doing it best. For nearly 30 years, we've been on a mission to produce healthy, delicious eggs and partner with family farms for meaningful impact. By raising hens outdoors as nature intended, we stay true to our roots every step of the way by keeping animal welfare, planet-friendly farming practices, and high-quality taste and nutrition at the heart of all we do, so you can always believe in what you buy.

Healthy Together

At Pete & Gerry’s, we believe that when we care for each other, we all thrive. Across our farms, offices, and communities, we act as one flock — united by respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We create an environment where every person feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, because our success depends on the wellbeing of the people who make our mission possible.

The Role At a Glance

The material handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and handling of products and materials between the warehouse and the processing floor.

How You’ll Create Greater Impact

In this role, you’ll help deliver the highest quality product while upholding our unwavering commitment to animal welfare, food safety, and responsible farming. You’ll act boldly, embrace continuous improvement, and partner with teammates and customers to deliver wins.

• Operates material handling equipment including manual and electric pallet jacks, forklifts, carts, etc.


• Moves product and materials between the warehouse and the processing floor, ensuring a smooth flow and avoiding delays or line shutdowns.


• Ensure departments have what they need, when they need it.


• Ensures the correct products or materials are pulled from the warehouse and finished goods or materials are delivered to the correct pallet or rack spaces.


• Maintains accurate counts to ensure inventory accuracy.


• Scans items using scan gun and adjust counts in inventory tracking system.


• Notifies management of any potential issues.

What You’ll Bring To The Flock

We are one team — united by respect and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. What we do every day connects to something bigger.

You’ll bring your experience, perspective, and pride in your work. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse viewpoints — because they make our flock stronger.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred


• Experience in a processing environment preferred


• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds


• Frequent lifting up to 35-50 pounds


• Extended periods of time standing and walking


• Frequent repetitive reaching motion with both arms


• Frequent grasping with hands and fingers


• Frequent bending and stooping


• Ability to keep up in fast-paced environment


• 2 years material handling preferred

Work Schedule & Hours

• 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM


• 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM


• 3rd Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:30 PM – 5:00 AM


• Shifts up to 12 hours per day, based on operational needs


• Start and end times may vary due to truck arrivals, order fulfillment, machine downtime, or production changes


• Flexibility required to adjust schedule as needed

Tending To Our Flock

We care for our people the same way we care for our hens — with attention, respect, and balance. Our benefits are designed to support real life and whole wellbeing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Paid vacation


• Paid sick time


• Paid volunteer time


• 9 paid holidays


• 401(k) with 4% employer match


• Disability and life insurance


• Opportunities for advancement


• Maternity and paternity leave


• Tuition reimbursement


• Flexible Spending Account


• Footwear reimbursement for onsite employees


• Onsite employees receive free eggs weekly; remote employees receive coupons for free eggs


• Breakfast or lunch events from time to time.


• A team grounded in a shared mission: Healthy Hens, Healthy Eggs, Healthy Planet.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pete & Gerry’s Organics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a community built on respect and shared purpose. Every person belongs here — because our strength comes from the diversity of people and perspectives that make us who we are.

We are an E-Verify employer. After accepting an offer, we will use E-Verify to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States by comparing information from your Form I-9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration.

Salary Description

19.00/hour