Material Handler Distribution -1st Shift

J.T.M. Food Group; Harrison (OH); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Workplace Award

Weekly pay

Meal discounts or buffet access

Uniforms provided

Shoe allowance

Health screenings

Full medical benefits

401K / Profit sharing

Generous PTO

Referral and service bonuses

Job summary

J.T.M. Food Group is seeking a Material Handler for its distribution center. This on-site role in a freezer environment involves operating a forklift and pallet jack to move, stack, and count merchandise.

You will unload and load trailers, verify freight, and maintain accurate inventory while following safety and quality policies. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, forklift experience, and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift training/experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in extreme temperatures.
• On-site position with 1st shift (6 am–4 pm, Mon–Fri).
• Must pass forklift exam (written and driving).
• Excellent math and reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load trailers and verify proper stacking and freight.
• Report shortages, damages, and misplacements to supervisor.
• Identify and recover damaged received/shipped items.
• Maintain stock rotation using lot numbers.
• Prepare product for shipment and ensure correct quantity.
• Move product between staging and storage areas.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Inventory receipt and documentation per specs.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Heavy workload handling

Math & reading

Forklift operation

Following instructions

Shift availability

Stamina standing/walking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

POSITION: MATERIAL HANDLER - DISTRIBUTION

SHIFT 1st Shift - 6 am - 4pm (Monday - Friday)

REPORTS TO: Supervisor -SDC

Benefits & Perks – Material Handler - Distribution

• Top Work Place 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 – MATERIAL HANDLER - DISTRIBUTION

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 shipment
• Ensuring 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.