Handler, Material(C)

Location: St. Albans, VT | Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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 50lbs, often
• Comfortable working at heights
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the facility
• Noise level can exceed .85 decibels

Schedule

Wednesday: 1:00 pm – 7:15 pm; Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 7:00 am – 7:15 pm

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package; 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off; maternity and paternity benefits; environment that welcomes workplace flexibility; atmosphere where diversity is embraced and inclusivity is second nature (#OneBC); opportunity to grow personally and professionally; part of the mission to make sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate (prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, 100% sustainable ingredients); commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, fostering an inclusive environment where people can be themselves, grow to their full potential, and