Material Handler - 3rd Shift

About the Role

Start immediately in Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States. This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Shift Supervisor. The Material Handler will transport products, packaging, and equipment within the facility using material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jack, forklift) and distribute them accordingly. The role also serves as the SAP subject matter expert in the packaging area, partnering with support functions to resolve issues related to downtime, quality, safety, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing materials, ensuring timely and accurate entry into SAP.
• Serve as the SAP subject matter expert, training and coaching others on system requirements.
• Follow all required work-safe practices, including wearing PPE, confined space safety, chemical handling, and fall restraints.
• Ensure food safety, pre-requisite programs, and food quality in the designated area.
• Report food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks during routine duties.
• Receive, inspect, and stage raw materials, scrap, packaging, chemicals, and supplies, completing SAP entries as needed.
• Remove finished products from production areas, ensuring proper identification, banding, labeling, and SAP entries.
• Replenish supplies in assigned areas.
• Review production schedules to determine material needs.
• Ensure finished goods are properly documented for shipment.
• Stage and load finished goods and materials according to warehouse and production schedules.
• Coordinate and manage processed scrap materials, banding, storing, and loading trucks as necessary.
• Conduct inspections and routine preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Inspect packaging materials, trailers, and air bags.
• Resolve issues related to product flow, equipment malfunctions, shortages, or deviations, escalating as needed.
• Perform record-keeping duties under management direction.
• Communicate pertinent information to the next shift.
• Perform clean-up and housekeeping duties proactively.
• Initiate, review, and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the area of responsibility.
• Handle stress and interact positively with others to maintain a productive work environment.
• Minimize waste generation and comply with environmental regulations for hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Train and coach others in assigned areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED) required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of working experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); SAP experience is a plus.
• Basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, algebra, and equipment adjustments.
• Ability to operate electric or manual pallet jacks and forklifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility with work scheduling and overtime.
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing plant.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to train and coach others for success.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment is subject to post-offer, pre-employment drug testing. The company does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other protected category. HARIBO prohibits harassment and complies with laws regarding consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions. The company is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals with disabilities and veterans. For accommodation requests, contact the location or email careers-us@Haribo.com.