Material Handler III - 2nd Shift

Ajinomoto Foods; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler III to join their team. This role involves loading and unloading trucks, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, possess effective communication skills, and maintain forklift certification. You will work in a dynamic setting, handling products in varying temperatures and ensuring a safe work environment. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding position with opportunities for growth, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of warehouse or manufacturing experience required.
• Must maintain forklift certification and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, manage inventory, and ensure safety compliance.
• Operate forklifts and maintain a clean and organized warehouse.

Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electric Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Job description

Position Summary

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

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain 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
• Periodic inventories
• Trace history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records and recommend to management remedial actions to resolve discrepancies
• Timely execution of daily receiving and shipping load board; oversee the receipt of purchased goods verifying counts, quality and complete all required paperwork and transactions associated with this process
• Stack and arrange product on pallets
• Complete forklift and pallet jack inspections before each shift
• Replenish stock while maintaining a cleaned and organized warehouse/location daily
• Move product in warehouse/location as necessary during reallocations of space or taking of inventory
• Rotate product and arrange according to Julian dates or FIFO (first in first out)
• Receive and check against receiving documents incoming products, ensuring proper product code, quantity and condition; report any discrepancies to the lead
• Operate electric forklifts and pallet jacks
• Work in and out of the freezers, temperatures average 32 degrees to -25 degrees
• General support of production

Employee Safety Responsibilities:

• Report all injuries, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and horseplay
• Use proper lifting techniques
• Use mechanical assistance (handjack, forklift, manlift)
• Use personal assistance (buddy)
• Use handrails
• Use and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Temperatures throughout plant average 50 degrees. Required to wear hairnet, smock, boots, ear plugs, gloves, plastic sleeves, and aprons provided by the Company. Must comply with Food Safety: GMP’S, SSOP, SOP, HACCP, SQF, and Quality requirements.

Position Qualifications

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