Material Handler (Freezer)

Roskam Baking Company, LLC; Kentwood (MI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods is seeking a Material Handler (Freezer) in Kentwood, MI to move and stage materials for production, operate lifting devices, and ensure accurate handling of products in a cold environment. You will inspect loads, weigh items, and record data while maintaining FIFO and safe operation across the facility.

The role supports production lines and adheres to safety standards; Roskam offers medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan

Responsibilities

• Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
• Inspect product load and safely move it around the warehouse to ensure timely, complete delivery.
• Weigh materials or products and record data on tags or labels.
• Follow FIFO order and stage materials for production line.
• Inspect equipment/structures for defects and report through proper channels.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

## Material Handler (Freezer)Apply: Kentwood, MI: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-103032**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 material* Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery* Manually 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 areas* Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels* Understand and follow the order of materials for FIFO* Forecast needs of the line and stage the line appropriately to maintain necessary materials available that allow production to run smoothly* Inspecting 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.