Material Handler 3

Bonduelle Group Americas; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonduelle Americas is seeking a Material Handler 3 in Shipping & Receiving in Irwindale, CA. The role focuses on rapid picking and unloading, verifying order accuracy, proper storage, and rotation to support production lines.

This position operates in refrigerated areas, requires adherence to GMP/Safety guidelines, and cross-training across warehouse functions. Forklift proficiency and teamwork are essential to succeed in a fast-paced, safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse environment or similar role.
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate across the organization.
• Proven track record of meeting targets with a bias for action.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a fun culture.

Responsibilities

• Pick and unload product rapidly and accurately.
• Verify orders and ensure correct storage and rotation.
• Move materials to production areas to support line readiness.
• Ensure pallets are correct and labels/documents are accurate.
• Operate forklift and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety procedures

Tools

WMS

RF scanner

Job description

• Department: Warehouse
• Reports to: Department Supervisor
• Location: Irwindale
• Work Schedule: Second Shift

Make a greater impact at Bonduelle Americas!

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products available in and beyond the produce aisle. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US.

Bonduelle Americas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA), an established global brand with more than 170 years of family heritage bringing the joy of plants to tables around the world. Globally, our ready-to-eat plant-rich food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. Our mission is to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health.

Join us at Bonduelle Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Position Summary:

The Material Handler 3 in Shipping & Receiving is responsible for picking and unloading product rapidly, verifying order accuracy, and ensuring proper storage and rotation. The Material Handler 2 in Shipping & Receiving is also responsible for all line feeder and finished rotator responsibilities. This position is exposed to multiple refrigerated areas within production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
• Rotate product by date in the storage cooler while staying in rotation and picking the correct product based on age. Maintain accurate inventory and perform routine cycle counts.
• Transfer materials to the production room while ensuring production lines have all materials needed.
• Ensure all orders are picked on correct pallets (iGPS, Chep, White wood) and wrap pallets. Separate pallets and store in appropriate designated areas.
• Unload product in a timely manner and ensure all pertinent information is accurate for each BOL. Verify paperwork and system transactions are all accurate.
• Move finished goods from production to the cooler and ensure proper product temperature.
• Maintain a clean working environment, this includes but is not limited to: Warehouse areas, Coolers, Docks and Trailers
• Operate at the highest level within the Forklift Operator career path, demonstrating proficiency in a wide range of warehouse functions.
• Maintain cross-training in all warehouse operations, including general housekeeping, receiving, and shipping functions.
• Successfully complete all required training and demonstrate competency in each assigned function.
• Provide operational support across all warehouse areas based on business needs and operational demands.
• Consistently adhere to established safety procedures, company policies, and operational standards while performing assigned duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 or more years
• Other skills, systems experience, competencies (results oriented…)
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate up and down the organization
• A proven track record of results with a bias for action
• A passion for learning and a craving to work in a fun culture

Physical Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.