Material Handler - NY

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Middletown, NY, is seeking a warehouse/production associate to handle shipping containers, cleaning, and material handling.

The role requires adherence to GMP, HACCP, and SQF guidelines, plus maintaining accurate records and labeling during packaging. The position involves operating forklifts and bar code guns, standing/walking for long periods, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and convert weights and volumes between English and metric units.
• Knowledge of the metric system is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety labels, manufacturing instructions, safety data sheets, and scale readouts.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and written instructions.
• Problem solving and reliability are important in this role.

Responsibilities

• Select/Inspect appropriate shipping container per written instruction or regulations.
• Transfer finished product to correct weight, seal, and label the container.
• Clean equipment, pumps and utensils per SSOPs to ensure GMP compliance.
• Maintain records of cleaning, container use, and labeling dates.
• Operate powered industrial equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks) safely and efficiently.
• Attend annual safety and food safety trainings and tests.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Metric system knowledge

Read safety labels

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Select/Inspect appropriate shipping container, per written instruction or regulations, and transfer the designated finished product to the correct weight and seal and label the container.
• Clean equipment, pumps and utensils per relevant SSOP’s to ensure compliance with GMP requirements.
• Check to make sure all filters, pumps, and related equipment are operating properly, leak-free and sanitary before use.
• Maintain proper records of cleaning, inventory of container use and a labels and screening date after each product is packaged.
• Operate powered industrial equipment—including forklifts, pallet jacks, reach walkie stackers, and other material‑handling equipment—in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform tasks in accordance with proper GMP, HACCP, allergen, safety, ISO 9001:2015, EFfCI and SQF guidelines (as applicable).
• Work with compounding supervisor/compounder to stage materials for upcoming batches
• Rotate warehouse stock as needed, replenish compounding areas stock drums and fill transfer containers as needed
• Monitor and ensure proper mixing of compounded batches, sample to QC with proper paperwork
• This position serves as a backup to the equipment cleaner and is cross-trained to perform required duties as operational needs arise.
• Required to attend annual refresher food safety training.
• On site annual competency testing is required.
• Responsible for maintaining the SQF, ISO 9001:2015 and EFfCI requirements.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Safety and Compliance (Employee & Food Safety)

• Adhere to Bell’s safety policies, including the use of required, company-supplied PPE (ex, lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, toe cap safety shoes, respirators, etc.), hazard communication, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Participate in safety training, audits, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Act in a safe manner, inclusive of compliance with all OSHA standards. Employees are empowered to stop or refuse work if it cannot be performed safely.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment; report and/or address unsafe conditions immediately.
• Support ongoing compliance with FDA, USDA, EPA, DOT, Organic, HACCP, DEA, FSMA, and all other local, state, and Federal regulations.
• Support ongoing compliance with SQF, Kosher, Halal, and all other relevant food production rules and requirements.
• Uphold Food Defense and Food Safety processes and procedures.
• Support Bell’s Quality Systems Policy, including document control, product traceability, crisis management, allergen management, and ongoing training.

Physical Demands

• The role requires frequent standing , walking and sitting, Employees must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods during the shift.
• Manual Handling: Regular use of hands to handle, feel, and reach with arms is necessary. Tasks may involve climbing step ladders, balancing, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
• Lifting Requirements: Frequently required to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to Warehouse Environment: The role involves frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and potentially toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends, is expected.
• Use of Equipment: Operation of material handling equipment, such as forklifts and hand-held barcode guns, is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and convert weights and volumes between English and metric units.
• Ability to convert English units of weight and volume to metric units of weight and volume
• Ability to read and comprehend safety labels, manufacturing instructions, safety data sheets, digital scale readouts, correspondence, labels, code numbers
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables
• Working knowledge of applicable quality, food safety, and regulatory systems; training provided.
• Technical Capacity
• Ethical Conduct
• Results Driven
• Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Reliability & Attendance

Education, Training and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree
• Ability to read and understand instructions in English
• Knowledge of the metric system is required

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