Material Handler & Production Operator — 12-Hour Shifts

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Minster (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Minster, OH is partnering with a leading yogurt manufacturer to hire dedicated Material Handlers/Production Operators. This role supports production and supply chain by moving, stocking, and staging raw materials and finished goods, on a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

You will operate forklifts, use SAP/WMS for inventory, and help maintain GMP and HACCP standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting. Teamwork and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: 6 months prior forklift experience for Distribution and Warehouse positions.
• Attendance: Proven record of excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Physical stamina: Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including working 12-hour shifts, continuous standing, and moderate repetitive lifting in a fast-paced environment, which may include working in a cold distribution cooler.
• Communication: Basic verbal and written communication skills to follow instructions, document work, and interact with peers.
• Flexibility: Open and flexible schedule availability, including the ability to work assigned days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required by the 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Material handling and logistics: loading, unloading, picking, packing, shipping, and receiving of materials and finished goods.
• Operate material handling equipment, such as forklifts (stand‑up).
• Utilize warehouse management systems (e.g., RF units, SAP) for cycle counting, inventory management, and documentation.
• Stage raw materials for production lines and clear finished product from the lines.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, GMPs, and HACCP for a clean, safe, and quality-driven environment.
• Communicate with team members, supervisors, and other departments to report issues and align on production goals.
• Physical requirements: standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

SAP

WMS

Job description

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Minster, OH is partnering with a leading yogurt manufacturer to hire dedicated Material Handlers/Production Operators. This role supports production and supply chain by moving, stocking, and staging raw materials and finished goods, on a 12-hour rotating 2-2-3 schedule.

You will operate forklifts, use SAP/WMS for inventory, and help maintain GMP and HACCP standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting. Teamwork and safety focus are essential.