Material Handler – 2nd Shift- Refrigerated Products

Material Handler – 2nd Shift
- Refrigerated Products

Department:
Production

Location:

Sycamore, IL

Bethany Road Plant – Refrigerated Products, Second Shift: Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

As a make‑to‑order business, you may be required to work outside of this core schedule, including Saturdays as needed.

$20.00 per hour

(+$2.00 /hour Shift Premium)

UNIVERSAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Mission of the Company by Living Our Values, Creating Unique Solutions and Supporting Customer Success.
• Treat all co‑workers, customers and suppliers in accordance with our Company’s Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Extraordinary Care, Radical Generosity, Better Every Day and Customer Success.
• Follow all company GMPs and SOPs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Move raw materials to production lines to assure continuous production, following FIFO and lot code usage.
• Move product from production lines to warehouse storage.
• Maintain the finished product area and organize the warehouse for maximum efficiency.
• Assist with loading/unloading in shipping/receiving.
• Assurance equipment (e.g., forklift, slipsheet) is in working order.
• Complete HACCP paperwork as required.
• Follow allergen guidelines to avoid cross‑contamination in the warehouse.
• Follow product release program guidelines.
• Assist with inventory maintenance of raw materials.
• Basic understanding and user comfort with technologies, such as tablets, are required in this role.

PERIODIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Freezer and warehouse clean‑up and organization.
• Assist on production lines as needed.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

• Can operate equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.
• Basic knowledge of warehouse procedures.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work with little supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and the Company database system.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Reasoning – Follow written, verbal, or diagrammatic instructions; come up with possible ideas for solving problems.
• Mathematical – Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers.
• Language Development – Ability to read and interpret instructions; ability to document and record information; ability to speak to others one‑on‑one to convey information and ideas effectively.
• Technical – Ability to operate and control equipment; ability to monitor equipment to make sure it is running properly.
• Physical Effort – Medium effort: exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly, 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift or move objects.
• Vision – Far, near, and mid‑range vision, depth perception, color identification and field of vision.
• Activity – Regularly required to make repetitive motions, to use finger dexterity, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear; frequently required to lift, grasp, feel, balance; occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch.

THE SUTER COMPANY BENEFITS (including, but not limited to):

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical
• Vision
• Life and AD&D
• Short‑term / Long‑term Disability
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND ADA STATEMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to significant work pace/pressure and occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, dangerous chemicals, and moderate noise.

This role description does not state that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job‑related duties as required.