Warehouse Material Handler - ALL SHIFTS

Newly Weds Foods; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Dyersburg, TN seeks a material handler to safely manage and record materials from receipt to shipment. You will load/unload items, inspect quality, and manage pallets while using ERP for transactions.

Duties include waste removal, cycle counts, and following SQF guidelines to support production. The role requires forklift operation experience, OSHA certification, and strong accuracy in batch and lot coding.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to interpret items, lot codes, best by dates and alternative units of measure in ERP.
• Must hold OSHA forklift certification and operate forklift safely.
• Experience with inventory control, FEFO rotation, and warehouse processes.
• Proficient in using ERP for goods receipts, shipments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Receive, inspect, and sort materials; verify lot codes and quantities.
• Record transactions in ERP accurately and ensure batch creation when applicable.
• Monitor quality of ingredients on receipt and segregate defective materials.
• Conduct cycle counts and assist with waste removal and recycling duties.
• Maintain clean, orderly warehouse areas and observe all safety regulations.
• Provide support during changeovers and ensure materials are ready for production.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Forklift license

Inventory control

Material handling

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

ERP system

Forklift equipment

Job description

Primary Job Function

This position is responsible for safely and accurately handling and recording materials from receipt through shipment. The position is also responsible for loading or unloading the correct item, lot and quantity of materials handled. Ensure all products are in acceptable condition before receiving or shipping. Additional responsibilities will include receiving, inspecting and sorting CHEP pallets. The position will be responsible for properly and accurately stacking finished good products onto CHEP pallets. Transactions will be accurately performed in ERP. Other responsibilities will include waste removal related functions throughout the facility as it pertains to trash compactors or open tops. The material handler will also operate balers and store recycling materials.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Active member of the Warehouse Team and supports the team culture of the Dyersburg.
• Ensure trailer inspection is complete on every inbound or outbound shipment.
• In ERP, receive and/or ship all materials verifying lot codes and quantities, checking BOL and packing list for completeness and discrepancies. Check ERP to ensure batch has been created if the material is batch managed.
• Monitor quality of ingredients and materials upon receipt, ensuring defective materials are noted and transferred to an isolated area.
• Alert quality and warehouse supervisor of all defective materials received.
• Print and apply pallet flags to materials before storing.
• Ensure proper materials are supplied to the staging area at start up for each operation.
• Perform forklift inspection prior to each shift.
• Performs and assists with cycle counts.
• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift or other material handling equipment, pallet inverter, or other equipment as needed.
• Observes all safety, quality and other company rules and regulations in the performance of duties
• Perform daily ERP functions to include goods receipts, shipments, transfers and audits.
• Cover breaks for team members.
• Respond when Operations calls for materials and transfer in SAP. Have materials set up in time for changeovers.
• Validate return quantity is reasonable and ensure return placard is applied.
• Return and transfer unused materials at the end of the production run to proper storage location.
• Take appropriate steps to ensure returned materials remain free of contamination.
• Receive small package deliveries (i.e. Fed-Ex/UPS) and deliver to appropriate department(s).
• Remove dunnage and trash from production areas for trash compactors or open tops.
• Monitors trash compactors and schedule pick‑up as needed.
• Coordinate delivery and return of open top dumpsters to Waste Management Centers
• Maintain cleanliness in warehouse area including outside areas
• Responsible to report food safety and quality concerns to Supervision, Quality or Senior Management. Support the SQF system through adherence to plant policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• Computer skills (Microsoft office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ERP system).
• Ability to interpret items, lot codes, best by dates and alternate units of measure physically and systematically in ERP.
• Maintain OSHA certified forklift license.
• Handle drums of liquids with material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a non‑climate controlled environment
• Experience/familiarity with stacking and loading patterns.

Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Two years manufacturing, mechanical or technical experience is required
• Previous experience with forklifts and material handling equipment preferred; specifically stand-up lift operation.
• Experience or formal training in inventory control or warehouse management, loading trucks and temperature pulping preferred.
• Experience maintaining a FEFO (first expired, first out) rotation of inventory preferred.
• ERP experience preferred.