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Material Handler - Warehouse Associate

Ellison Bakery LLC

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 10,000 - 60,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for efficiently managing raw goods, ensuring timely delivery to operators, and maintaining accurate inventory records. This position offers a competitive starting pay, with opportunities for overtime and growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to safety and quality. Join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and make a significant impact in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years experience as a Material Handler in a fast-paced environment.
  • Capable of reading and understanding all shipping and receiving documents in English.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain inventory utilizing scanning equipment and document transactions in the ERP system.
  • Load and unload trucks, ensuring accurate completion of shipping and receiving documents.
  • Participate in food safety and safety programs while maintaining a positive attitude.

Skills

Material Handling
Forklift Operation
RFG Gun Operation
Inventory Management
Basic Math Skills
Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

ERP System

Job description

The Material Handler - Warehouse Associate position is responsible for receiving, scanning in and putting away raw goods and completing all necessary documentation for inbound/outbound product. The Associate will deliver raw material to Operators to ensure the continuous run of product.

Hours:
  • Monday through Friday: 7 PM - 3:30 AM
  • Weekends and overtime may be required.
Pay:
  • $18.00 per hour starting pay, + $1.50/hr., shift differential when you move to your scheduled shift.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Attend and be on time for all pre-shift production meetings
  • Be available to work and train at both Ellison warehouse locations, located one mile of each other.
  • Participation and adherence to all food safety and safety programs
  • Work safely, quickly and efficiently to handle freight and move inventory throughout the warehouse
  • Maintains inventory utilizing scanning equipment, identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording in the ERP system
  • Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
  • Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies, ensuring first in, first out (FIFO) rotation utilizing the information in the ERP system
  • Documents in the ERP system materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and the location of units
  • Receives return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number, and quantity; placing materials in stock, and recording the transactions in the system
  • Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product, and records all transactions
  • Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections
  • Set up production lines according to the production schedule
  • Create and print all required labels for materials received
  • Maintain a supply of materials to the operators as necessary
  • Proper storage and handling of all non-conforming and Work-In-Process materials
  • Loading and unloading of all trucks coming into shipping/receiving and accurate completion of all receiving or shipping documents, including transactions in the ERP system
  • Material handling for stocking, retrieving, selecting, and/or staging of inventory for Production or order fulfilment, potentially needing to lift to 50 pounds
  • Receiving and stocking of incoming material, including counting, labeling, putting away in proper storage areas, and recording all of the above
  • Picking, staging, and shipping orders for customers.
  • Checks and counts all material unloaded for quantity discrepancies and notifies the Purchasing Department when discrepancies occur
  • Stock incoming material in the appropriate inventory location
  • Provide shipping/delivery support as required
  • Receiving supplies from vendors while verifying that they are correct, inspecting the product
  • Identify any missing, lost, or damaged materials/products and immediately notify the supervisor
  • Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping
  • Keeping an accurate inventory through proper scanning of all products entering or exiting the warehouse
  • Accurately and legibly maintain all shipping and receiving documents
  • Report to work on time and complete job tasks as assigned accurately and on time
  • Maintains a positive and respectful attitude while working both independently and in a team environment
  • Effectively communicate all relevant information to your peers and supervisors
  • Immediately report any food safety and quality problems to management
  • Assist with the training of newly employed workers
  • Maintain cleanliness, neatness, and safety of the building and work area
  • Cycle count and engage in inventory management for accuracy

Follow all:

  • Company Policies
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Food Safety Management System Policies and Procedures
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Safety Procedures
  • Assist other areas of production as needed

Other:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Ellison Core Competencies:

The following Leadership Behaviors are important to the success of the organization.

  • Customer Focus
  • Drive for Results
  • Motivating Others
  • Integrity & Trust
  • Peer Relationships
  • Develops Others
Skills/Work Experience Needed:
  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able to understand, speak, and read English with sufficient proficiency to follow safety and other policies, trainings, and instructions.
  • 2+ years experience as a Material Handler in a fast past environment
  • 2+ years RFG Gun Experience Required
  • 2+ years Forklift experience
  • Capable of reading and understanding all shipping and receiving documents in English
  • Computer knowledge to enter shipping/receiving documents
  • Communicate effectively with co-workers
  • Work independently; self-managed
  • Able to accurately use basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction)
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Warehouse area can vary in temperature either be cool or warm depending on the season and possibly humid in the summer months
  • Concrete floors are slippery, especially when wet
  • Intact senses of sight, with corrective lenses are necessary
  • Hearing and vision are required in order to be able to hear and read documents pertaining to the job
  • The work environment and physical demands described below may be representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Ellison Bakery is an equal opportunity employment employer where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected class.

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