PRODUCTION SPICE - MATERIAL HANDLER ASSOCIATE

Sauer Brands, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sauer Brands, Inc. is seeking a Production Spice - Material Handler Associate at the Richmond, VA facility.

The role involves moving packaging and materials to production lines and warehouse areas using pallet jacks and forklifts, transferring product components, and recording transactions in the RF scanner/PeopleSoft system. Responsibilities include ensuring daily production quality, performing changeovers, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform numerical calculations.
• Proficient with computer systems and RF scanning.
• Able to work under time constraints in a manufacturing/warehouse setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to safety.

Responsibilities

• Transport packaging to/from production lines and warehouse using pallet jack.
• Dump product components into feed hoppers and hang supersacks.
• Operate forklift, sac hoist, and pallet jack safely to replenish lines.
• Record production and inventory transfers in the computer system.
• Complete paperwork accurately and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Assist in changeovers and equipment cleaning as required.

Skills

Time management

Numerical calculations

Computer proficiency

Problem solving

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF Scanner

PeopleSoft

Pallet jack/Forklift

Job description

PRODUCTION SPICE - MATERIAL HANDLER ASSOCIATE

Receiving in back, 1700 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA

Job Description

PRODUCTION SPICE - MATERIAL HANDLER ASSOCIATE

Job Summary:

The Material Handler will transport required packaging to and from production lines and warehouse areas using a pallet jack. Will also be responsible to dump product components into feed hoppers, hang supersacks and use the RF Scanner to make product transfers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Continuously and repeatedly load packaging and raw materials.
• Make product changeover and clean equipment in use.
• Understand scheduling and can adequately perform in the absence of the crew leader.
• Ability to learn and use the RF Scanner and computer system to record production and inventory transfers.
• Be responsible for the quality and quantity of production daily.
• Navigate computer system to locate items and locations and to pull item(s) as required.
• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality product.
• Accurately complete lot production form
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions.
• Replenish production line(s) by operating a forklift, sac hoist and /or pallet jack in a safe manner.
• Know basic math and mathematically calculate production used in production quantities.
• Ability to learn and understand People Soft
• Ability to accurately add and subtract.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Lead.

Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance)

• Accurate reading of production paperwork/dispatch sheet
• Ability to accurately locate, transfer, measure, weigh ingredients as well as slot materials
• Perform numerical calculations accurately
• Proficient understanding of computer system
• Timely transport of production packaging and materials to production lines
• Ability to accurately add and subtract

What We Are Looking For: Characteristics, skills, experience, education and performance history needed for success in the position:

• Demonstrated proficiency in the following skills:
• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints
• Must be able to perform numerical calculations
• Proficient in the use of a computer system
• Possess strong problem-solving skills
• Essential Physical Demands
• Ability to frequently walk throughout the production area and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, packaging, and product components repeatedly up to 30lbs unassisted during the workday.
• Ability to safely operate or maneuver pallet jacks, forklifts, hoists, and related material-handling equipment as required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, temperature changes, and moving equipment.
• Ability to use hands and arms for grasping, handling, scanning, and completing paperwork.
• Education & Experience:
• High School diploma or equivalency

1-2 years of experience in a related field

Receiving in back, 1700 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220, USA