Material Handler

Pennant Ingredients provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Pennant Ingredients offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k with employer match, Dental, Vision, vacation, paid holidays, and training, but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.

• Inspect forklift prior to use. Check general condition and battery charge.
• Inspect and record temperatures of bulk storage tanks, refer trailers and garage.
• Pull and load cook deck with all raw materials for all production lines and set up room as needed.
• Observe and follow FEFO- first expiring, first out rule.
• Receive daily fruit transfer sheet and verify quantities being delivered.
• Break down fruit and place in designated storage areas.
• Receive inbound ISO and CORN bulk tank deliveries.
• Keep warehouse clean and organized, including sweeping and other simple cleaning tasks.
• Help with daily, monthly, and yearly inventory counts when needed.
• Understand and adhere to safe working practices and ergonomics programs.
• Understand and adhere to company GMP, Food Safety and Safety procedures and programs.
• Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours.

• 1-3 years forklift experience
• HS Diploma or GED
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills, and ability to consistently read and record alphanumeric codes.
• Computer knowledge: basics skills/usage. SAP experience preferred.
• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, other employees, and truck drivers.
• Production areas are noisy; regular use of ear plugs/muffs required.
• Safety glasses and safety footwear (steel toe, non-slip) required.
• Hair and beard nets required.
• Some areas are dusty.
• Operating forklift including repeatedly getting on and off throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift 50lbs., Lift up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Regular walking, standing, bending, and twisting.

• Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $19.00 - $24.00

Grow Your Career At Puratos USA

At Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.

We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023).

Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.