Material Handler - 2nd Shift

Cérélia North America

Liberty (SC)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cérélia North America is seeking a dependable Material Handler to support its Liberty, SC production team. The role focuses on safe movement, storage, staging, and inventory control of materials and finished goods in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks, maintain accurate inventory records, and follow GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Forklift operating experience required.
Experience with inventory systems and barcode scanners preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred but not required.
Ability to lift, push, and move materials safely.

Responsibilities

Move raw materials and finished goods between production, staging, warehouse and shipping areas.
Safely operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other powered material handling equipment.
Maintain accurate inventory transactions using warehouse systems and scanners.
Support sanitation, GMP, and safety requirements in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory accuracy

Safety focus

Attendance reliability

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent warehouse or manufacturing experience

Tools

Inventory systems

Barcode scanners

Warehouse management software

Job description

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 2026

Position Profile
Cérélia’s Frozen Breakfast Business Unit – U.S. Waffle – is committed to delivering high-quality frozen breakfast products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, operational excellence, and employee engagement. To support our growing manufacturing operations in Liberty, South Carolina, we are seeking dependable and safety-focused Material Handlers to join our Production team.

POSITION TITLE : MATERIAL HANDLERPOSITION STATUS: Full-Time, ExemptLOCATION: Liberty, SCDEPARTMENT: REPORT TO: Darren JohnsonEFFECTIVE DATE: May 2026

The Material Handler is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, staging, and inventory control of raw materials and finished goods throughout the manufacturing facility. This position operates forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment to support production operations while ensuring inventory accuracy, product integrity, and compliance with food safety and safety standards.

The ideal candidate is dependable, quality-conscious, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe and organized warehouse and production environment. This role requires flexibility, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced food manufacturing operation.

This position reports directly to the Shift Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities2) Food Safety and Quality3) Operational Efficiency and Inventory Control4) Safety and Compliance

Material Handling and Warehouse Operations
Report to work as scheduled and maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
Safely operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other powered material handling equipment
Move raw materials and finished goods between production, staging, warehouse, and shipping areas
Load and unload materials, ingredients, and finished products safely and efficiently
Stage materials for production according to production schedules
Transport finished products to designated warehouse storage locations
Load trailers accurately and efficiently while maintaining product integrity
Stack and store products using established warehouse storage procedures
Maintain accurate inventory transactions using PLEX, mobile scanners, and warehouse management systems
Assist with inventory counts, cycle counts, and physical inventories
Ensure proper stock rotation using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices
Assist Production Leads with equipment changeovers, material movement, and line support
Perform daily forklift inspections and report maintenance concerns immediately
Perform minor equipment maintenance within authorized guidelines
Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, and safe storage practices
Complete additional warehouse and material handling duties as assigned
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), HACCP requirements, and SQF Food Safety Code requirements
Immediately report food safety, food quality, product integrity, or inventory concerns to Quality Assurance or supervision
Support and maintain a culture focused on food safety, product quality, and continuous improvement
Ensure raw materials and finished products are handled in a manner that prevents contamination and product damage
Maintain warehouse and production areas in a clean, organized, and audit-ready condition
Participate in required food safety, quality, forklift, and operational training
Understand and fulfill individual responsibility for protecting food safety and product quality
Follow all procedures designed to prevent product contamination and cross-contamination
Support production schedules by ensuring materials are available when needed
Monitor inventory movement to maintain accurate inventory records
Verify materials, lot numbers, labels, and product identification during movement and storage
Notify supervisors of inventory discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, damaged materials, or process concerns
Rework product or move materials as directed to minimize waste and maximize efficiency
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and waste reduction
Maintain housekeeping throughout warehouse and production support areas
Work overtime, extended shifts, and weekends as business needs require
Follow all company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and safe forklift operating procedures
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times
Complete required forklift safety inspections before operating equipment
Immediately report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, equipment damage, or near-miss incidents
Operate all powered industrial equipment safely and according to company training
Participate in safety meetings and required safety training
Support a culture where employee safety is the highest operational priority

Core Competencies

Drive High Performance: Demonstrates accountability, reliability, and strong organizational skills. Maintains productivity while ensuring inventory accuracy and safe material movement
Collaborate: Works effectively with supervisors, warehouse personnel, production employees, and Quality Assurance. Treats coworkers with professionalism and respect while contributing to team success
Can-do attitude: Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to support changing production and warehouse priorities
Integrity and Dependability: Demonstrates honesty, professionalism, dependable attendance, and consistent adherence to company policies and procedures
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Ensures accurate inventory transactions, proper product identification, safe storage practices, and compliance with customer specifications

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred
Equivalent warehouse or manufacturing experience may be considered

Experience

Previous forklift operating experience required
Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, or food manufacturing experience preferred
Experience using inventory systems, barcode scanners, or warehouse management software is preferred

Knowledge And Skills

Forklift certification or ability to become certified
Basic mathematical and inventory counting skills
Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment
Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions and safety procedures
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are preferred but not required
Ability to work independently while supporting team objectives

Physical/Working Conditions

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly
Ability to move heavier materials with mechanical assistance
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, climb, and reach throughout the shift
Frequent forklift operation throughout the workday
Ability to work in hot and cold manufacturing environments
Exposure to flour dust, warehouse traffic, machinery, wet floors, noise, and occasional production fumes

Decision-Making/Authority

Responsible for identifying and reporting food safety, quality, inventory, equipment, and workplace safety concerns
Makes routine inventory and material movement decisions within established procedures
Escalates production, inventory, equipment, quality, and safety concerns to leadership when appropriate

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is:

Demonstrates safe forklift operation and compliance with all company safety requirements
Maintains accurate inventory and warehouse organization
Supports production through timely and efficient material movement
Maintains high attendance, reliability, and productivity
Ensures products are handled safely while protecting food safety and quality
Communicates inventory, equipment, and production concerns proactively
Demonstrates flexibility and supports changing operational priorities
Contributes positively to a collaborative, safety-focused work environment

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits