Material Handler Specialist

BEECH-NUT NUTRITION COMPANY•Amsterdam, NY

5d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler reports directly to the Warehouse Supervisor and is responsible for using a forklift to support the movement of materials from receiving, through the manufacturing process, and then finished product from shipping. The candidate will work closely with manufacturing, quality, and other logistics personnel. This is a third shift opportunity.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Basic computer skills required (ex. typing)
Ability to read and write in English language required
Experience in light industrial or warehousing preferred. Previous material handling equipment (forklift) experience a plus
Experience using warehouse systems (ex. SAP, Oracle)
Experience with RF guns or Voice Pick

Responsibilities

Use forklift to load/unload trucks or containers, move items into or out of production, and into or out of storage (vertical racking, flow racking, in ambient or freezer locations).
Inspect trucks or containers prior to loading/unloading.
Issue components and uses forklift to stage materials for production.
Use forklift to move garbage, waste, etc.
Safely operate equipment (Sit down/Stand up forklift, pallet jack, etc.) to accomplish job tasks. Perform equipment inspections prior to use.
Use scanning equipment or completes manual entries to ensure accurate and timely tracking of inventory. This includes processing accurate incoming receipts and outgoing shipments.
Attach identifying tags to boxes or marks them with identifying information.
Operate, changeover, clean, and troubleshoot palletizing equipment.
Keep warehouse clean and organized to ensure a safe work environment.
Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
Support general housekeeping and sanitation within the work area.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

competitive compensation
health benefits
on-site amenities
opportunities for professional development and training
medical, vision and prescription coverage
Union pension plan
Beech-Nut provides dental coverage and access to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits
paid holidays & paid floating holiday
New York State paid sick time
paid vacation after the first year (starting with one week) and opportunity to earn up to a maximum of six weeks after twenty-five years of service!
Access to robust on-the-job (OTJ) training programs
Access to the Nourish Others Learning Lab with computer stations for online learning (LMS)
Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community
Generous maternity/paternity benefits
Baby food coupon program until your child’s 2nd birthday
Service awards
Perfect attendance incentive program
Company-provided uniforms & PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Safety shoe reimbursement
On-site fitness center
On-site cafeteria
On-site Company Store
A private on-site Mother’s Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work