Material Handler

About the role

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving.

The material handler physically receives and ships packages and orders into and out of the warehouse. This position requires the operation of a forklift, and other tools as needed. They perform the required duties to quality and productivity standards. To ensure all activities are handled in accordance with Finlays Solutions’ mission, business philosophy, ethics, and goals.

Responsibilities

• Physically receives all incoming packages and orders as well as prepares and ships outgoing packages.
• Verifies quantities ordered match quantities shipped on packing slips and note discrepancies, check shipments for damages.
• Operate the forklift and wrapping machine as needed
• Determines labeling requirements for shipping containers including any special labels required by the customer
• Prepare documents and record receipts in a timely manner
• Move materials from production to finished goods area, and from receiving dock to storage areas
• Ability to use an RF scanning device to move inventory.
• Understanding of inventory location processes and food safety requirements.
• Familiarity with loading trailers and safety of loading trailers.

Qualifications

• Forklift Certification: Preferred, forklift experience preferred
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills along with strong ability to multitask
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team effectively.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to interact with customers and team members.
• Other Skills: Ability to work effectively with peers, management, and other departments.
• Technical Proficiency: Computer literacy and RF scanners

Physical Demands

Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours during peak periods or critical operations

Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to meet essential job performance and safety standards.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and using hands for detailed tasks

Physically capable of performing tasks such as lifting, climbing, and using hand and power tools, including pallet jacks, scales, ladders, and standard material handling and cleaning equipment

Capable of safely lifting up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day; ability to handle heavier items with proper lifting equipment or team-assisted techniques to ensure safety

Work Environment

Employees must be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation.

Work environment may involve exposure to inclement weather.

Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, which may include but is not limited to: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols.

Quality Statement

Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best”.

Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following: Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products. Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls. Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately. Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety. Adhere to all health and safety work practices. Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it. Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always. Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies. Any employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.

Pay

Pay / Salary Range: $17-$19.50 per hour

Schedule

1st shift (06:00 - 14:30)