Material Handler

Material Handler I
Operations Material Handler I
Pay Rate: $24.30

Schedule:

5:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Shift B 12- hour - rotating shifts- 2-2-3
FLSA Status (US):
Non-Exempt
Department:
Warehouse

Location:

Congdon

Reports To:

Victor Flores

Sun Opta Overview:
Sun Opta (Nasdaq:

STKL) (TSX:

SOY) is an innovative and sustainable manufacturer fueling the future of food. With roots tracing back over 50 years, Sun Opta drives growth for today's leading brands by serving as a trusted innovation partner and value-added manufacturer, crafting organic, plant-based beverages, fruit snacks, nutritional beverages, broths and tea products sold through retail, club, food service and e-commerce channels. Alongside the company's commitment to top brands, retailers and coffee shops, Sun Opta also proudly produces its own brands, including SOWN, Dream, and West Life.

For more information, visit Sun Opta and Linked In.

Job Summary:

Material Handler I is responsible for operating all energized and non-energized Forklift and Palletizing equipment including Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Floor Scrubber, Palletizing Robot and shrink wrap machines. Ensure efficient operation of equipment as well as maintaining all paperwork accurately. Follow written and verbal instructions to ensure quality and efficiency standards are being met. Assume responsibility for safety, quality and effective communication relevant to shift and plant performance

Essential Functions of the Job:

Responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack and count product.
Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped per load sheets in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards
Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
Operate and be accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle
Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage, reporting any quality variances
Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that inventory control and security are maintained.
Assist in physical inventories and proper stock rotation
Maintain all forklift inspection prior to shift with accurate documentation
Conducts required quality checks to assure standards are met.
Maintain clean and organized area around equipment
Maintains communications within production team ensuring smooth shift transitions, etc.
Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties involving area equipment
Pick and load outbound trucks as per paperwork
Unload and put away inbound trucks
Support mechanics in appropriate maintenance activities.
Monitor raw packaging material and supplies to ensure it is supplied in an efficient manor to support production.
Maintain ingredients and material in a First In First Out basis (FIFO)
Relieve other production team members for breaks and absences as required
Accurately prepares and maintains all area paperwork
Complies with Good manufacturing practices
Forklift battery watering

Key Accountabilities:

Safety

Follows all plant safety rules
Reports all accidents to the production supervisor
Serves an active role in the plant safety program by attending safety meetings, participating in monthly safety inspections and reporting any potential safety hazards to the safety committee or Production Supervisor.

Quality:

Adheres to all Quality Assurance System guidelines
Follows SOP's to make machine adjustments
Follows SOP's on truck inspection for loading and unloading
Responsible for compliance with the HACCP & SQF program
Must adhere to and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
Responsible for accurate documentation

Housekeeping

Maintain a clean and organized work area
Cooperates with other shifts and the management team in housekeeping endeavors
Perform all warehouse Sanitation process with documentation

Communications

As a member of the Materials team, ensures the effective shift communication and teamwork with the other operators occurs each scheduled shift
Maintains effective communication with members of the support group
Maintain communication with shift supervisor as well as Materials Manager

Teamwork and Training

Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork among materials team members
Assist in coaching and training employees as requested by the management team

Personal Development

Continuous improvement of knowledge of batch output and all other areas in the plant
Continuous improvement of knowledge of other company warehouses

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. They should have concrete knowledge of automated or computerized system operations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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