Material Handler

About the role

The Production Material Handler performs various functions such as the movement of finished products, raw materials, and packaging throughout the facility and onto transport vehicles. Responsibilities include storing, scanning, picking, and packing orders according to customer and company standards. The goal is to work effectively, efficiently, and at peak performance at all times.

Responsibilities

• Report for assigned shift in a timely manner, in appropriate attire.
• Adhere to Garner Foods policies, FDA, GMP, SQF, HACCP, and other applicable regulations.
• Operate forklift and other equipment in a safe, efficient, and productive manner according to Garner Foods and customer specifications.
• Pick and package orders according to customer specifications.
• Safely load, unload, breakdown, and distribute products according to load plan.
• Complete required documentation including shipping and receiving logs.
• Validate product information is correct, and check/report any defects.
• Use computer system to enter information, print paperwork, access orders, read and understand customer specifications.
• Keep workplace neat, clean, and sanitary in accordance with established policies.
• Pick, package, and handle finished and unfinished product (also according to customer specifications), with accuracy in weights, diameters, and other measurements, labeling, pallet specifications, shrink wrapping, banding, etc.
• Assure all quality checks have been performed, and product meets all customer specifications.
• Rotate stock, as necessary.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly inventory.
• Follow all established safety rules and report deficiencies, if applicable.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Safety and Food Safety Responsibility

This is a safety-sensitive role with direct responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment and protecting food safety and product integrity. Strict adherence to all workplace safety and food safety programs, including GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards, is required. Employees must identify, report, and escalate hazards and process deviations, and are expected to take immediate action to stop or correct unsafe conditions or risks to product quality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing experience; food and/or beverage industry preferred.
• Prior forklift certification preferred.
• Prior experience using scanning equipment preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMP, FDA, SQF, HACCP regulations and requirements preferred.
• Ability to work in wet, non-climate-controlled environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, customers, quality, and productivity.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or climb (when necessary) for the duration of the assigned shift.
• Able to read, write, and follow verbal/written procedures, including computer-based tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends if necessary.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, hairnets, beard nets (if applicable), gloves, and steel-toe shoes correctly.