Handler, Material; C

Position Title: Material Handler

Reporting To: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: St. Albans, VT

Shift

Hours:

Wednesday 1:00pm - 7:15pm and Thursday Friday and Saturday 7:00am - 7:15pm.

This position is responsible for conveying all necessary materials for continuous supply to all internal manufacturing departments by forklift/handcart and/or high‑racker. Retrieval, verification, transfer and storage of all materials externally supplied as well as internally manufactured products.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Observe all safety, sanitation, GMP and HACCP requirements
• Operate forklift vehicles in a safe manner
• Perform material handling as required throughout the production and warehouse areas
• Perform visual inspection of all inbound/outbound materials prior to acceptance or loading to ensure conformance as well as inspection of staged loads, SU numbers and customer specifications
• Perform sample checks on inbound materials as required
• Assign and store all inbound materials
• Provide raw materials and packaging to internal customers
• Restock unused materials as needed
• Complete daily cycle counts accurately per established auditing guidelines
• Identify and report all motorized equipment failure prior to use
• Support special project needs as necessary

• High school diploma or GED
• Mechanical ability/aptitude, a plus
• Good communication skills both verbally and written
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a warehouse environment including familiarity with material handling equipment, warehouse layout, storage and retrieval in a food‑manufacturing environment
• Valid motor vehicle license, required
• SAP and WMS knowledge preferred as well as math skills
• Excellent safety record
• Ability to stand on concrete floor for long periods of time
• Bend, squat, stretch, reach frequently
• Ability to climb stairs, often
• Must be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs, often
• Comfortable working at heights
• Must be able work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the facility
• Noise level can exceed .85 decibels

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
• Maternity and paternity benefits
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products