Material Handler Distribution

Position:
Material Handler – Distribution

Shift: 1st Shift – 6 am – 4 pm (Monday – Friday)

Reports To:

Manager – Shipping & Receiving

• Top Workplace Winner
• Weekly Pay
• Free Meal Buffet, Discount on JTM Products
• Free Uniforms, Shoe Allowance
• Free Gym Membership, Free Health Screenings
• Full Medical Benefits
• 401k/Profit Sharing
• Generous PTO
• Bonus Potential (Referral Bonus & Years of Service Bonus)

The Material Handler is responsible for operating a forklift or pallet jack to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. They are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform other warehouse duties. This is a freezer warehouse environment with temperatures between 0–32 °F.

• Unloading and loading trailers and verifying proper stacking and freight
• Reporting shortages, damages and misplacements to supervisor
• Identifying and recovering any received or shipping damage
• Ensuring proper stock rotation by following lot number identification
• Pulling and preparing product for shipment
• Ensuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped
• Ensuring products come from the proper locations
• Performing picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards
• Moving product from staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers
• Stacking and staging product and materials
• Shuttling product between buildings if needed (backup)
• Maintaining facilities, equipment, and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Operating all equipment safely and efficiently
• Inventory receipt from vendors including documentation, quality review per JTM specs and quantity verification
• Communicating with internal and external customers per JTM Way

• Safety/GMP/Food Safety/Quality policies followed
• BRC Compliance
• Reporting accuracy met
• Customer requirements met

• Ability to build strong relationships, provide excellent customer service, and problem-solve
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently and in a team setting
• Able to handle a heavy workload in a fast‑paced environment
• High school degree or equivalent certification
• Minimum age 18 years
• Forklift training and experience
• Capable of operating forklifts and attachments
• Good math and reading skills
• Capable of following verbal and written instructions
• Availability to work various shifts
• Capable of standing and walking extended periods of time
• Must pass written and driving forklift exam
• Must be capable of lifting up to 70 lbs
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures
• Must work efficiently and accurately in a fast‑paced environment
• This is an onsite position

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets. We participate in EVerify.

Entry Level

Full‑time

Manufacturing & Production

Food & Beverage Manufacturing