Material Handler - 1st shift

Champion Foods LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Foods LLC in New Boston, MI is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift to monitor production line inventory and replenish materials in a fast-paced environment. You will load outgoing shipments, transfer goods with proper documentation, and operate powered industrial vehicles.

The role requires safety compliance, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and accurate use of handheld scanners to track inventory.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Experience operating material handling equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read, write and count for accurate inventory and orders.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial vehicles safely (forklift, pallet jack) and document inventory movements.
• Pick and stage customer orders and load outgoing shipments with proper documentation.
• Replenish materials in a fast-paced production environment and ensure FIFO inventory control.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and maintain clean warehouse areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Handheld scanner use

Inventory reconciliation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Pallet jack

Manual pallet jack

Handheld scanner

Job description

Material Handler - 1st shift# Champion Foods## Material Handler - 1st shiftApply: New Boston, MI: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R9568**Job Summary:**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.**Job Responsibilities:*** 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 scanners* Strategically 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 vehicles* Follow 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 scanners* Participate in physical inventory counts* Assist other departments with pick-ups and deliveries.* General Warehouse Operations.**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** 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.**Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** One year of experience operating material handling equipment in a manufacturing environment.* One year of experience operating a handheld scanner for inventory record maintenance.**Working Conditions:*** 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. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster.* *E-Verify and Right to Work.*