Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Newly Weds Foods; Horn Lake (MS); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Cash Accumulation Plan-401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- Term/Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

New Weds Foods in the United States seeks a packaging/warehouse associate to move materials through blending, packaging and warehouse areas. You will operate a stand‑up forklift, supply lines with pallets and materials, and support packing operations while keeping detailed records.

Responsibilities include handling heavy loads, performing paperwork, maintaining material integrity, and participating in inventory counts; adherence to safety procedures including LOTO is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year packaging experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment including stand up forklift and load move system.
• Approximately 2 years forklift position/operation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move product from Blending to Packaging and from Packaging to Warehouse.
• Supply empty pallets and materials to pack lines to keep lines operating.
• Assist in stacking at end of line and load boxes/bags onto pallets; lift up to 25–55 lbs continuously.
• Assist in dumping product at deck; push/pull 100+ lbs as needed.
• Assist as packer operator as needed.
• Complete paperwork as needed.
• Maintain integrity of raw materials; assist in inventory and cycle counts.
• Keep area and equipment clean and follow LOTO procedures when cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Packaging experience

Forklift knowledge

LOTO procedures

Inventory & cycle counts

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Stand up forklift

Load move system

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting packaging goals for customer orders by supplying materials and ready to package product to the Packaging lines, and finished goods to the Warehouse.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Essential Functions:

• Operate Forklift to move product from Blending to Packaging and from Packaging to Warehouse.
• Supply empty pallets and materials to pack lines as needed to keep packing lines operating.
• Required to assist in stacking at the end of the line as needed by loading boxes/bags onto a pallet. Requires lifting up to 25 – 55 lbs. continuously.
• Required to assist in dumping of product at deck as needed. Requires pushing/pulling 100+ lbs.
• Required to assist as packer operator as needed.
• Completes paperwork as needed.
• Must maintain integrity of raw materials.
• Must assist in inventory and cycle counts
• Keeps area and equipment clean; follows LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year packaging experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to comfortably operate standard warehouse equipment, including proficient operation of stand up forklift and load move system.
• Approximately 2 years previous experience in a forklift position/operation is preferred.

Work Environment:

The job is performed in the production area where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.