Material Handler

The Wenger Group is a leading Northeast family-owned food, agricultural products, and agricultural services organization headquartered in Pennsylvania. We provide animal nutrition and feeds; specialty protein production, processing, and marketing; on-farm protein production services; grain, fertilizer, and ingredient procurement. Leidy's, a wholly owned subsidiary since 2022, is a 130-year-old pork company located on the family farm in Pennsylvania, originally deeded to Jacob Leidy by William Penn in 1753. With over 1000 team members, we are a stable, growing company in the essential agriculture sector.

Responsibilities

• Material Movement & Inventory Support
  • Transport raw meat, packaging materials, ingredients, and finished goods throughout the facility using pallet jacks, forklifts, or by hand.
  • Stage materials for production lines according to daily schedules.
  • Ensure accurate rotation of products using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
  • Assist with receiving shipments, unloading trucks, counting inventory, and verifying paperwork.
  • Replenish packaging supplies and ingredients on the production floor.
• Production & Warehouse Coordination
  • Work closely with production, warehouse, and shipping teams to maintain steady workflow.
  • Move finished goods to designated cold storage or staging areas.
  • Support order picking, pallet building, and preparation for outbound shipments.
  • Notify supervisors of material shortages or inconsistencies in inventory.
• Food Safety, Quality & Compliance
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements.
  • Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, coolers, and docks.
  • Handle all products safely to avoid contamination or damage.
  • Accurately document lot numbers, quantities, and product movements as required for traceability.
• Equipment Operation & Safety
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Perform basic equipment checks and report any mechanical issues immediately.
  • Follow all facility safety rules, PPE requirements, and OSHA guidelines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous material-handling, warehouse, or production experience (food/meat industry a plus).
• Ability to work in cold environments (typically 35–45°F).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle repetitive physical tasks.
• Experience with forklifts or pallet jacks (certification preferred or company-provided).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work collaboratively.

Work Environment

• Meat processing facility with exposure to refrigerated areas.
• Fast-paced, physical work environment.
• Required use of PPE such as gloves, hairnets, and protective clothing.

Preferred

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Carebridge Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Yearly bonus potential based on company goals achievement