Material Handler - Nights

Overview

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover.

Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Location:
Downers Grove, Illinois

Base rate per hour: $24.00

Shift: Days

Hours:
Generally, starts as early as 6:00 AM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays. Good attendance and punctuality required.

• Unloads products and supplies using pallet jack or forklift.
• Checks quality of incoming materials and sanitizes, communicating with Quality Assurance as needed.
• Rotates product by code date.
• Repositions drums of up to 250 lbs.
• Prepares and maintains Lot Code Traceability records.
• Requires thorough knowledge of ingredients and their storage locations, as well as reading scaling and packaging schedules.
• Maintains 5S within all storage areas.
• Maintains excellent records relevant to Lot Code Traceability and 5S programs.
• Communicates effectively with Scalers, Mixer Helpers, Supervisors, Maintenance, and QA on issues needing attention.
• Works with super sacks daily.
• Completes cycle counts on ingredients as needed.
• Works with inventory coordinators daily to verify physical counts with SAP counts and makes adjustments as needed.
• Uses computerized systems.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Assists with receiving materials and putting them away regularly.
• Shipping break relief, if time allows.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Decision Making
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong decision making and communication skills. Use good judgment and ensure issues are quickly resolved and communicated with supervision. Fill out communication boards daily.
• Food Safety Awareness:
  Adherence to HACCP, CTS, GMP, and JSA requirements; focus on contamination prevention, allergen control, and lot code traceability.
• Formula Control:
  Ensure exact formula specifications and procedures to maintain bread quality and aligned label contents.
• Maintains work area to 5S cleanliness, housekeeping and organizational standards.

• Distribution/Receiving/shipping/material handling
• Forklift
• SAP, computer programs
• Qualified applicant will have thorough knowledge of HACCP/CTS/GMP/JSA/SOP policies and procedures for Scaling, Mixer Helper and Packaging Utility positions
• Must possess a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. Two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Use hands, fingers and arms to reach, feel product and manipulate materials and equipment
• Walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear
• Ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy loads on wheeled dollies

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to vibration; may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, extreme temperatures, high industrial noise levels, forklift traffic and wet environments.
• Must comply with all safety regulations and use safety equipment such as safety eyeglasses, shields, gloves, earplugs, respirators, and approved footwear.
• Ability to…