Material Handler- 1st Shift

Reily-Foods-Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Reily-Foods-Company is seeking a Material Handler to safely operate forklift equipment and manage inbound and outbound materials in a manufacturing and distribution setting. You will inspect materials, create accurate locations using the scanning system, and perform regular cycle counts to ensure inventory integrity.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and strong safety awareness, with responsibilities including pallet building, loading, and maintaining GMP and food safety standards

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience or certification preferred.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team.
• Safety-conscious with good safety awareness.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and scan gun usage.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift equipment safely to receive, handle, and store product.
• Inspect inbound materials for damages and discrepancies and report issues.
• Create accurate locations using scanning system and perform inventory transactions.
• Build pallets and load pallets on delivery trucks.
• Conduct monthly inventory and cycle counts for receiving area.
• Perform vehicle safety checks and report discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and comply with safety procedures.
• Support GMPs and food safety compliance; assist with emergency procedures.

Job description

Material Handlers are responsible for safely operating forklift equipment within the manufacturing facility and distribution center ensuring that quality products are received, produced, and shipped in a timely manner.Responsibilities:Operate forklift equipment safely and efficiently to receive, handle, and store product in accordance with HACCP and GMP standardsInspect inbound materials and products for damages, defects, and discrepancies; Promptly report any product deficiencies, food, or safety concerns to supervisorUtilize the scanning system to create accurate locations and perform accurate inventory transactionsLearn and maintain customer standards for product specifications and acceptable qualityBuild pallets of various sizes and dimensions and load pallets on delivery trucksResponsible for monthly inventory and cycle counting of receiving areaPerform vehicle safety checks and report discrepancies to supervisorMaintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping warehouse and workstation areas neat, cleaning up aisles, picking up leftover pallets, sweeping the floors, keeping exits clear and free from obstructions and ensuring all equipment is stored at the end of shiftFollow all safety procedures and actively participate in safety training and safety system ownership initiativesMaintain safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and person; reports any injury, accident, or unsafe condition to supervisor immediatelySupport and comply with GMP’s; understand and follow emergency action planSupport food safety, quality, and legalityEnsure the operation is providing food-safe, quality products which meet or exceed all product specifications and regulatory requirementsOther duties as assignedForklift certified or willingness to become certifiedExperience in a manufacturing warehouse or distribution environment preferredHigh attention to detail with good organizational skillsBasic computer skills with the ability to use a scan gun, receive purchase orders, print labels, make shipments, and move materials with our ERP systemBasic math skills with ability to perform and document cycle countsDemonstrated ability to follow and carry out instructions with minimal supervisionAbility to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment resulting in consistent productivityPositive and flexible team playerAbility to communicate effectively, both written and verbalAbility to lift and move up to 50 poundsDependable and punctualStrong safety awareness