Material Handler Distribution

J.T.M. Food Group; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace Winner

Weekly Pay

Free Meal Buffet

Discount on JTM Products

Free Uniforms

Shoe Allowance

Free Gym Membership

Free Health Screenings

Full Medical Benefits

401K/ Profit Sharing

Generous PTO

Referral Bonus

Job summary

JTM Food Group is seeking a Material Handler for its distribution operations. This onsite role involves operating a forklift and pallet jack to move, count, and stage product in a freezer environment, with a 2nd shift schedule (Mon–Fri, 4:00 pm–2:30 am).

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers, ensuring correct freight, reporting discrepancies, and maintaining stock rotation while adhering to safety and GMP policies.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience.
• Ability to manage and verify inventory.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and pallet jack to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
• Unload/load trailers and verify proper stacking and freight.
• Report shortages, damages and misplacements to supervisor.
• Ensure proper stock rotation by following lot numbers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Customer service

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position

MATERIAL HANDLER - DISTRIBUTION

Shift

2nd Shift - Mon - Fri 4 pm- 2:30 am

Reports To

Supervisor - SDC

Benefits & Perks – Material Handler - Distribution

• Top Workplace Winner
• Weekly Pay
• Free Meal Buffet, Discount on JTM Products
• Free Uniforms, Shoe Allowance
• Free Gym Membership, Free Health Screenings
• Full Medical Benefits
• 401K/ Profit Sharing
• Generous PTO
• Bonus Potential (Referral Bonus & Years of Service Bonus)

SCOPE

The Material Handler is responsible for operating a forklift / Pallet Jack to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. They are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform other warehouse duties. This is a freezer warehouse environment with temperatures between zero and thirty-two degrees.

Key Responsibilities – Material Handler - Distribution

• Unloading and loading trailers and verifying proper stacking and freight
• Reporting shortages damages and misplacements to your immediate supervisor
• Identifying and recovering any received or shipping damage
• Ensuring proper stock rotation by following lot number identification
• Pulling and preparing product for shipmentEnsuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped.
• Making certain product comes from the proper locations.
• Performing picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Moving product from the staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers
• Stacking and staging product and materials
• Shuttle product between buildings if needed (back-up)
• Maintaining the facilities, equipment, and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Operating all equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Inventory receipt from vendors including documentation, quality review per JTM specs and quantity verification.
• Communication with internal and external customers per JTM Way

SUCCESS CRITERIA – MATERIAL HANDLER - DISTRIBUTION

• Safety/GMP/Food Safety/Quality policies followed.
• BRC Compliance
• Reporting accuracy met.
• Customer requirements met.

Experience And Skill Requirements – Material Handler - Distribution

• Ability to build strong relationships, provide excellent customer service and problem solve
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team-oriented setting.
• Able to handle a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• High school degree or equivalent certification
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Forklift training and experience
• Capable of operating forklifts and their attachments
• Good math and reading skills.
• Capable of following verbal and written instructions
• Availability to work various shifts.
• Capable of standing and walking extended periods of time
• Must pass written and driving forklift exam.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• Capable of working efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• This position is an onsite position.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets. We participate in EVerify.