Material Handler - 3rd Shift

DeKalb Health; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Total rewards package

Job summary

ACR is seeking a Material Handler for the 3rd shift in Massachusetts. The role involves operating forklifts to move materials, loading/unloading, and providing stock for manufacturing orders. You will maintain safety and documentation while supporting warehouse operations.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs, read written instructions, and work well in a team. The position offers a $1.00/hour shift differential for the 3rd shift and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing orders, risk analysis, and procedures.
• Basic math skills for calculations.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Able to perform physical work and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, clamp, or reach truck to move materials.
• Unloads materials and handles paperwork with deliveries.
• Provide stock to machines and ensure continuous production flow.
• Prepare finished goods for shipping and load shipments.
• Perform safety checks and maintain a clean, organized area.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading instructions

Math skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Base Pay $22.74 - $23.00 / Hour
• Job Category Material Handler, Forklift, Warehouse Operator
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Description

Unbox Your Potential: Our customers see us as the industry leader for trusted, high quality food service essentials and supply chain solutions – and our employees see the value in what they do each day. We offer a culture supported by integrity, growth, relationships, and excellence. We’re looking for a Material Handler – are you ready to explore your career with us?

The Material Handler operates the warehouse forklift, clamp or reach truck to move materials, supplies and finished goods to designated places in the facility or onto trucks. Compliance with company operating, safety, and housekeeping procedures, practices, and policies.

This position reports to the 3rd Shift, which operates Sunday through Thursday from 11:00pm - 7:00am. Some overtime may be required.

How you will make an impact:

• Performs Material Handling - Manually or using various types of equipment, performs various material handling duties in the facility. Unloads material and completes appropriate paperwork with truck deliveries and places material in appropriate locations within the warehouse.
• Production - Responsible for providing each machine with the proper stock and cases as required by the Manufacturing Orders (MO) posted for that machine. Ensures continuous production flow and zero downtime prior to the completion of the MO. Provides accurate and legible transfer and return slips as necessary. Confirms the accuracy of all work in progress (WIP) and finished goods transfers and follows up with corrective action when necessary.
• Receiving - Unloads all incoming materials in a safe and efficient manner to ensure zero product damage. Confirms accuracy of freight bill of goods received and investigates and corrects any discrepancies as needed. Provides proper product placement regarding warehouse location, product visibility, and accessibility.
• Shipping - Picks finished goods out of storage locations and prepares for shipment by weighing and wrapping the pallet and completing the appropriate paperwork. Loads raw materials or finished products onto outbound trucks.
• Performs Operations and Safety Checks - Prior to signing out equipment, performs operations and safety checks, including battery, breaks, lift controls, and fire extinguisher. Maintains charged battery in the fork truck by switching with batteries on the charger. Reads and follows all addition guidance found in the Job Hazzard Analysis (JHA).
• Inventory Control - Conducts cycle counts as required and informs Production Supervisor or Inventory Specialist.
• Organizes Work Area - Organize work area in a clean and efficient manner to perform processes according to established standards, productivity levels, housekeeping, and safety requirements. Stacks skids and pallets in designated areas.
• Reports Mechanical Problems - Informs supervisor of operating deviations or mechanical problems as they occur. Reports any damage caused by use of equipment immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you'll need to be successful:

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.
• Able to read and understand written instructions, to include Manufacturing Orders, Job Hazard Analysis, and policies and procedures.
• Basic math skills to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Ability to accurately complete shipping, receiving, and inventory forms.
• Able to perform physical work. Job requires lifting, moving, and adjusting products with an average weight of 25 to 50 pounds. May require moving heavier materials exceeding 50 pounds periodically to assist team. Job involves standing during most of shift with some sitting.

Applicants must be comfortable working in a non-temperature-controlled environment. Hearing protection and steel toed shoes are required. Safety, hygiene and cleanliness is strictly enforced. Applicants must be able to engage in periods of long standing and walking, and perform consistent lifting of up to 50 lbs.

All offers of employment are conditional on the results of a successful criminal background check, a physical, and drug screening which includes marijuana, regardless of any state-specific medical or recreational laws.

Compensation Range

$22.74 - $23.00 per hour, consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position. This position also includes a shift differential of $1.00/hour for the 3rd shift. ACR reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. ACR offers a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and financial wellness benefits, fringe benefits, paid time off, and an annual bonus program.

Summary

ACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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