Material Handler (Warehouse)

Park 100 Foods, Inc.; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Park 100 Foods, Inc. in Kokomo, IN, seeks a materials handler to move raw materials and finished goods between production areas, storage and docks using a riding pallet jack or forklift.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. You will transfer materials from storage to production and to the freezer, unload deliveries, stack pallets, keep a clean area, and follow safety policies. High school diploma and 0–1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Transfer raw materials from storage to production using a riding pallet jack or forklift.
• Transfer finished products from the production line to storage and the freezer.
• Offload delivered raw materials and other supplies to storage area; organize according to facility specifications.
• Stack and organize pallets and maintain a clean working area.
• Remove empty pallets from department.
• Complies with safety, food safety, GMP and other policies; follow safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal instruction following

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role is responsible for moving raw materials and finished product between the production areas, storage and docks using a riding pallet jack or forklift.

Job Responsibilities

• This role is an individual contributor.
• This role is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Transfer raw materials from storage to production using a riding pallet jack or forklift.
• Transfer finished products from the production line to
• Transfer finished products to freezer.
• Offload delivered raw materials and other supplies to storage area; organize according to facility specifications.
• Stack and organize pallets and maintain a clean working area.
• Remove empty combos and garbage pallets from department.
• Complies with facility and organizational policies governing workplace conduct, workplace safety, food safety, good manufacturing practices and any other operational policies as established.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions with accuracy

Education

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.
• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

This role is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 hours in a week and may also be eligible for additional hourly premiums for perfect attendance and/or working evening or night shifts. As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs), 401k with matching company contributions, a full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Technical Contributor

Expert

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