Material Handler - Weekend (Nights)

JonnyPops; Lake Orono Estates (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

DCFSA

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off - PTO

EAP Programs

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Sick & Safe Leave

401k

Company Sponsored Meal Plan

Job summary

JonnyPops, a growing frozen treats company in Minnesota, seeks a Material Handler to move and unload materials using forklifts under the Warehouse Manager. You will load/unload trailers, manage raw and finished goods, and ensure GMP safety and accurate documentation.

The role requires 1 year forklift experience in manufacturing (food environment preferred), basic math and computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with stand-up and sit-down forklifts in manufacturing environment, preferably food environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills and ability to communicate clearly with customers and coworkers.
• Must be able to lift sacks of up to 50 pounds.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with ERP/inventory systems.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Move, stack, and unload material using an electric forklift or reach forklift.
• Promote safety and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Load/unload trailers and monitor product temperature per SOP.
• Move raw/finished goods to support receiving, picking, and shipping.
• Maintain proper storage, wrapping, and stacking of products.
• Perform general housekeeping and follow GMPs and safety rules.
• Attend to duties assigned by supervisor and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory software

Job description

Who We Are:

Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPops is focused on a continuing mission to introduce new people and markets to our better-for-you frozen treats, while also innovating and introducing delicious new products for everyone to enjoy! At JonnyPops, we believe our talented team are empowered to make an impact at work every day. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, align with our core values, and get fulfillment from seeing their work transform the world around them. Join our team and help us make A Better Pop, for a Better World.

What You Will Do:

Under the general direction of the Warehouse Manager, the Material Handler will have shared responsibility based on business needs. The Material Handler will move, stack, and unload material, parts or products using an electric forklift and/or reach forklift within or between departments.

Responsibilities:

• Promote a safe work environment through personal actions. Identify any safety concerns, as well as cost saving opportunities
• Loads and unloads trailers following SOP for inspecting, sorting, and temperature monitoring of products.
• Responsible for moving raw /finished goods in the warehouse as need to support receiving, picking, and shipping
• Maintains product stored in racks, assuring proper wrapping, and stacking
• Performs general duties including cleaning key areas as identified on daily, weekly, monthly checklists.
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Safety requirements.
• Regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Perform any additional related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager as needed to support the business
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 year experience with stand-up and sit-down forklifts in manufacturing environment, preferably food environment.
• Basic math skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Must be able to lift sacks of up to 50 pounds
• Basic computer literacy, basic Microsoft and/or inventory ERP systems.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Food Safety Requirements:

• Inspect trailers before loading and off-loading to ensure incoming and outbound shipments are in good condition.
  • This includes adhering to temperature monitoring and identity preserved inspections (Organic/Kosher status).
• Follow GMPs when handling raw materials and finished goods to avoid cross-contamination and allergen cross-contact
• When supporting receiving, complete the required documentation accurately.
• Collaborate with QA team to address any Food Safety or Quality issues observed during assigned tasks
• Abide by systemwide GMPs, as required for all JP personnel.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand up to 10 hours per day.
• Required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable with heights when operating forklift and managing put away of pallets in the warehouse
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:Thursday - Sunday / 4:00 pm - 2:30 am
Salary: $25-28/hr with a $1,000 sign on bonus

JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• DCFSA
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• FTO/PTO
• EAP Programs
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Sick & Safe Leave
• 401k
• Company Sponsored Meal Plan

* Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.