Material Handler III - 1st Shift

Ajinomoto Foods; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler III to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing inventory, loading and unloading trucks, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your forklift skills and attention to detail to maintain efficient operations. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a positive work culture while ensuring the smooth flow of materials within the warehouse. If you thrive in a challenging environment and are committed to safety and excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of warehouse or production experience required.
• Maintain forklift certification and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, manage inventory, and maintain safety standards.
• Conduct periodic inventories and oversee receipt of goods.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Job description

Position Summary

The Material Handler III is responsible for loading and/or unloading trucks, receiving, checking, storing, counting, and distributing inventory of all types in accordance with established systems, procedures, and methods.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, and local, state, and federal requirements.
• Perform tasks necessary to meet warehouse goals.
• Accurately complete all necessary paperwork.
• Manage day-to-day inventory levels.
• Maintain forklift certification.
• Conduct periodic inventories.
• Trace the history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommend remedial actions to management.
• Oversee the receipt of purchased goods, verify counts and quality, and complete all required paperwork and transactions associated with this process.
• Stack and arrange products on pallets.
• Complete forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift.
• Replenish stock while maintaining a clean and organized warehouse.
• Move products within the warehouse during reallocations of space or inventory taking.
• Rotate products according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in, first out).
• Receive and check incoming products against receiving documents, ensuring proper product code, quantity, and condition; report discrepancies to the lead.
• Operate electric forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Work in and out of freezers with temperatures averaging 32 to -25 degrees.
• Provide general support to production.

Employee Safety Responsibilities

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, acts, and horseplay.
• Use proper lifting techniques.
• Utilize mechanical assistance such as hand jacks, forklifts, and manlifts.
• Use personal assistance (buddy system).
• Use handrails.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Temperatures throughout the plant average 50 degrees. PPE such as hairnets, smocks, boots, earplugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons are provided and must be worn. Compliance with Food Safety standards (GMPs, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and other quality requirements) is required.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3-4 years of warehouse, manufacturing, or production experience.
• One year of shift lead experience with effective communication skills.
• Maintain forklift certification.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work in environments with loud machinery and in extreme temperatures, both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.