Material Handler - DC

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8.

In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover. We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team.

You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

JOB TITLE:

Material Handler - Distribution Center

BUSINESS UNIT:
Snacks

FUNCTION:

Operations

REPORTS TO:

Distribution Center Supervisor

GRADE/LEVEL: HP04

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving, storing, picking and distributing material and products within establishment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

oReads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.

oTransports materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.

oSorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.

oFills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, or other stock items and distributes items to production areas.

oAssembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets.

oMarks materials with identifying information.

oOpens bales, crates, and other containers.

oRecords amounts of materials or items received or distributed.

oWeighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.

oCertified to drive material handling equipment.

oTransports stored items within the warehouse.

oLoads and unloads trailers of palletized and non-palletized product.

oUtilizes manual and automated material handling equipment.

oPractices and adheres to appropriate safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.

oKeeps work area clean and removes trash from work area floor.

oStores supplies in designated areas.

oKeeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions.

oFollows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights; identifies/reports defective equipment.

oReports all job-related injuries to supervision.

oTakes photos of incoming or outgoing load and log items and pictures for documentation.

oUses computer to enter records.

oWhere applicable, climbs and works at the heights of material tanks.

oMay climb on top or into tank trailers to check seals and take samples.

oMay prepare and takes a cycle count inventory of all merchandise; records counts on cycle count sheets.

oMandatory overtime may be required.

oSupports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).

oMay perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:

oHigh School Diploma or GED and/or 1-year production experience in a manufacturing environment required. Previous experience with Oracle or similar based WMS system; a minimum of 1 year experience in a warehouse position; previous forklift experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

oSitting:
Frequently

oStanding:
Frequently

oWalking:
Frequently

oDriving:
Frequently

oUsing hands:
Frequently

oClimbing:
Occasionally

oStooping, Kneeling:
Occasionally

oTalking, Hearing:
Continuously

oTasting, Smelling:
Seldom

oFloor to Waist Lift:
Frequently

oWaist to Eye Lift:
Occasionally

oTwo Handed Carry:
Occasionally

oWeight:

oUp to 100 lbs.:
Frequently

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office areas but loud and hearing protection is required in the plant. While performing some of the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles;

toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat or cold.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

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