Material Handler- Shipping

TreeHouse Foods; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Cambridge seeks a Material Handler for production operations. This full-time role involves ensuring food and employee safety, operating equipment like forklifts, and preparing products for shipment in a fast-paced environment. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive work culture focused on employee growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits program

Paid holidays and vacation

Wellness and employee assistance programs

Inclusive working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Forklift certification necessary.
• Experience with GMP and food safety is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to ensure smooth production flow.
• Load and inspect outbound trucks for safety standards.
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Communication

Efficiency

Teamwork

Manual Handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift Certification

Job description

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

MD Cambridge

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

Material Handler- Shipping

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values—Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program!

• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs! Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities!

• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people

• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth.

• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to your team through our employee recognition programs.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Execute and uphold all food and employee safety practices and procedures.
• Support internal customers, including production teams.
• Operate forklifts to move pallets to and from palletizers, ensuring smooth production flow.
• Utilize shrink-wrap machines, label printers, and ribbon printers to prepare finished goods for shipment.
• Create and apply accurate labels for finished goods, ensuring compliance with shipping and scanning requirements.
• Conduct manual tasks such as applying corner boards, slip sheets, and additional labels.
• Use RF scanners/VMU for tracking materials.
• Load outbound trucks, ensuring products are damage-free and meet quality standards.
• Inspect trailers to meet shipping safety standards.
• Maintain proper storage, staging, and loading of materials in adherence to safety guidelines.
• Check materials for shortages or damage and report issues promptly.
• Ensure workspace cleanliness and organization following 5S guidelines.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as required.
• Ability to stand, bend, and move for extended periods of time.
• Comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment (cold storage areas)

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift Certification (sit-down, stand-up, reach, and order picker equipment) is required
• Familiarity with GMP, food safety protocols, and quality assurance processes is a plus.

Pay Range: 22.77-23.81/hr

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At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact [e-mail]

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