Material Handler (Freezer)

Roskam-Foods-1; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods is seeking a warehouse associate to move, load, and unload materials using forklifts and other lifting devices. You will ensure accurate product handling, record weights and data, and support production by staging materials for FIFO flow.

The role requires attention to safety, efficient material movement, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at our Grand Rapids area facility. We offer competitive benefits and a strong team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Operation of lifting devices and forklifts to load/unload materials
• Efficiently move product loads in the warehouse to ensure timely delivery
• Follow FIFO and stage materials to support production lines

Responsibilities

• Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices to load/unload materials
• Inspect product loads for accuracy and move safely within the facility
• Weigh materials and record data on tags or labels
• Forecast needs and stage the line with necessary materials
• Report equipment or material defects through proper channels

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Job description

Position Description and Purpose:Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.Key Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevated platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack materialInspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete deliveryManually or mechanically, load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areasWeigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labelsUnderstand and follow the order of materials for FIFOForecast needs of the line and stage the line appropriately to maintain necessary materials available that allow production to run smoothlyInspecting equipment, structures, or material to identify causes of errors or other problems or defects and reporting then through the appropriate channelsRoskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.