Material Handler- 2nd Shift

Mizkan America; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production industry is seeking a Material Production Handler. This on-site role includes responsibilities such as supplying production lines, assisting with bottling operations, and maintaining safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and forklift certification, along with relevant experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Paid Time Off

401k with match

Profit sharing

Education assistance

Employee referral bonus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification required.
• 1 year of experience in food processing or bottling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supply production lines with materials and maintain good housekeeping.
• Load and unload containers, ensuring product quality and safety.
• Assist in bottling line operations as backup when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Forklift certification

Job description

Description

Job Description

Location:

Dallas, Tx

Job Title:

Material Production Handler

Department:

Bottling

Work Status:

On-site

Reports To:

Bottling Manager

Comp Range:

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Job Grade:

C

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus

BONUSES: Based on plant quarterly results.

COMMENTS: This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.

SUMMARY:

The Material Production Handler must follow all plant safety, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety rules and regulations. Documentation and paperwork procedures must be followed as well as verbal and / or written instructions and guidelines according to the job requirements. The Material Production Handler will be responsible for supplying the production line(s) with materials, transferring of finished goods to the warehouse, and maintaining good housekeeping. The Material Production Handler will back-up the Production Forklift driver as needed. This role does not have direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Review production schedule to determine number of supply pallets needed for day’s production.
• Deliver empty containers, labels and caps to production line(s).
• Load containers and caps into hoppers.
• Remove finished goods and transfer to warehouse placing pallets in assigned storage space or onto freight truck using FIFO standards.
• Record completed and transferred pallets.
• Assist in unloading received goods as needed.
• Clear machine jams and set-up overturned containers on production line(s).
• Open bundles and flip cases to be dumped.
• Assist with line changeovers.
• Update production reports indicating materials used daily.

• Assist as a back-up on the bottling lines as needed.

• Follow all safety rules to include but not limited to LOTO and keep area clean and in orderly condition.
• Responsible for food product quality and safety.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required

• Forklift certification required

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 year experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packing environment preferred.
• 2 years Forklift experience required
• Ability to use common hand tools.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is required to perform duties, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Basic mathematics skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and perform simple division calculations.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new job-related software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to perform on-call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes and chemical or require personal protective equipment.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.

• Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
• Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance.