Material Handler Late AM

Fortress Nutrition is actively hiring for an experienced Material Handler to work in our Warehouse. The right candidate will have previous experience in stand‑up forklift/stand‑up reach truck, preferably in the food and beverage industry, not required, and have a stable work history with previous employers. Must be able to be accountable to the company's need for overtime & weekend work as required.

Training

Hours:

1st Shift (8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday‑Friday); OT and weekends as needed.

Standard

Hours:

2nd Shift (11:00 am–7:30 pm, Monday‑Friday); OT and weekends as needed.

• Operate the Raymond Stand Up Pacer and/or Stand Up Reach Trucks to load/unload trucks, move product/materials, and perform material handling duties working as a team.
• Put away finished goods from the canning production line to appropriate locations within the warehouse.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock, and recording location of inventory.
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Maintain in‑process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies.
• Efficiently stack and safely store products in their designated area.
• Document material and supply disposition by recording units delivered and location of units.
• Receive credit‑return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code, lot number, and quantity, and placing materials in stock.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Document product shipments by recording units shipped.
• Maintain material handling equipment by completing pre‑use inspections and making operator repairs.
• Comply with OSHA standards; adhere to FDA and GMP standards.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a material handling role, preferably in food/beverage manufacturing or a regulated industry.
• Must be able to proficiently read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to work overtime and/or weekends in order to complete orders according to business needs.
• Reliability, punctuality, strong sense of urgency, and safety record.

• Previous experience driving Raymond Stand Up Pacers and Stand Up Reach Trucks is strongly desired.
• Previous experience with an understanding of food safety/quality programs such as GMPs, Food Safety, etc.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; talk or hear; reach above shoulders; use hands to finger, handle, grasp, pinch or touch objects, controls, tools or equipment; kneel, crouch and use foot/feet to operate machinery; bend at the waist; climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to lift, carry, move, push or pull materials, product or equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to ten (10) or more hours in a single shift.

• Starting Pay Rate – $21.00 per hour
• Double Pay for ANY Weekend Overtime Hours AND All Hours >50 per Week!
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with GREAT Company Match
• Affordable Insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision
• HSA Plan Option with Quarterly Company Contribution
• Company Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability and Life & AD&D
• $1,000 Referral Bonuses – Uncapped!
• AND more!

To apply to this position, please email your resume to

Fortress Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.