Material Handler- 1st Shift

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover.Swanson, and V8.

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LOCATION: Downers Grove

DEPARTMENT: Receiving

JOB TITLE: A.M. Material Handler

WORKDAY GRADE LEVEL: H004A

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $24

SHIFT: 1st

# OF OPENINGS: 1

HOURS: Generally, starts as early as 8:00 AM until finish. Overtime and weekend work as needed. Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays. Good attendance and punctuality required.

JOB SUMMARY/ JOB DUTIES:
* Supplies needed ingredients and returns unused ingredients to Scaling, Mixer Helper, Oven. Supplies needed packaging materials to all packaging areas as needed for daily production as well.
* Unloads products and supplies using pallet jack or forklift.
* Check quality of incoming materials and sanitizes, communicating with Quality Assurance as needed.
* Rotates product by code date.
* Repositioning drums of up to 250lbs.
* Prepares and maintains Lot Code Traceability records.
* Requires thorough knowledge of ingredients and their storage locations, as well as reading scaling and packaging schedules.
* Responsible for maintenance of 5S within all storage areas.
* Excellent records relevant to Lot Code Traceability and 5S programs are required.
* Excellent communication skills required for relaying information to Scalers, Mixer Helpers, Supervisors, Maintenance, and QA on issues needing attention.
* Works with super sacks daily
* Will complete cycle counts on ingredients as needed
* Work with inventory coordinators daily to verify physical counts with SAP counts. Makes any adjustments as needed.
* Experience utilizing computerized systems.
* Demonstrated attention to detail.
* Will assist with receiving materials and putting them away on a regular basis
* Shipping break relief, if time allows
* Other duties as assigned
Expectations are that this position will provide coverage as needed for the following responsibilities. The successful completion of training and demonstrated skill along with good performance evaluations can lead to advancement to a Material Handler I level.
* All receiving functions including, but not limited to inspections of inbound deliveries for products and trailers, knowledge of good inventory practices and warehouse storage requirements, SAP transactions, proper documentation and lot code traceability practices, vendor and schedule management, 5S/housekeeping responsibilities
* All bulk flour functions including, but not limited to unloading railcars safely and efficiently, unloading bulk flour tankers, SAP transactions, flour inventory management, inspections, quality testing, proper documentation and lot code traceability practices, vendor and schedule management, 5S/housekeeping responsibilities
* All bulk liquid functions, including but not limited to unloading liquid tankers safely and efficiently, SAP transactions, bulk liquids inventory management, inspections, quality testing, proper documentation and lot code traceability practices, vendor and schedule management, 5S/housekeeping responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Decision Making Skills: Must have strong decision making and communication skills. They must have the ability to utilize/exercise good judgment, and they must ensure issues are quickly resolved and communicated with supervision. Fill out communication boards daily.
* Food Safety Awareness: Food safety awareness is critical in this position. This position will be held accountable to having a full understanding and adherence to the strictest compliance standards, in relation to HACCP, CTS, GMP, and/JSA procedure and standards related to this position. Focused awareness and prevention of contamination/ potential contamination, allergen control, and lot code traceability are key objectives in this role.
* Formula Control: Formula control is vital to ensuring compliance to label management of our products. Must abide to exact formula specifications and procedures, to ensure bread quality standards are maintained and label contents are aligned.
* Maintains work area to "5S" cleanliness, housekeeping and organizational standard.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
* Distribution/Receiving/shipping/material handling
* Forklift
* SAP, Computer programs
* Qualified applicant will have thorough knowledge of all HACCP/CTS/GMP/JSA/SOP policies and procedures for Scaling, Mixer Helper and Packaging Utility positions
* Must possess a high school diploma, general education degree (GED) or equivalent. Two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 may be required to:
* Stand for extended periods of time
* Use hands, fingers and arms to reach, feel product and manipulate materials and equipment
* Walk, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear
* Ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems
* Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull heavy loads on wheeled dollies

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here 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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, hot/cold temperature extremes, high industrial noise levels, forklift traffic and wet environments.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to comply with all safety regulations, support plant safety initiatives, proper operating procedures and utilize prescribed safety equipment such as safety eyeglasses, safety shields, gloves, earplugs, respirators, and approved footwear.

Ability to deal with a changing work environment and high-pressure situations. Must be able to work in a team environment.

This position may require overtime as deemed necessary to support operations activities.

Successful bid is contingent on passing Powered Industrial Equipment physical and licensing requirements.

Employees' approved vacation subject to change when bidding to a new area.

There will be a 90-day evaluation period to ensure satisfactory performance.

Must stay on the job one year.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.