PRODUCTION SPICE - MATERIAL HANDLER ASSOCIATE

About the role

This role involves transporting packaging and raw materials to and from production lines and warehouse areas, operating material-handling equipment, and using an RF Scanner to record production and inventory transfers.

Responsibilities

• Continuously and repeatedly load packaging and raw materials.
• Perform product changeovers and clean equipment in use.
• Understand scheduling and perform in the absence of the crew leader.
• Learn and use the RF Scanner and computer system to record production and inventory transfers.
• Ensure the quality and quantity of daily production.
• Navigate the computer system to locate items and pull them as required.
• Follow detailed procedures and complete paperwork accurately to ensure safe, consistent, and quality product.
• Accurately complete lot production forms.
• Actively promote safety and identify unsafe actions and conditions.
• Replenish production lines by operating a forklift, sac hoist, and/or pallet jack safely.
• Perform basic math calculations related to production quantities.
• Learn and understand PeopleSoft.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Team Lead.

Performance Standards

• Document lots accurately.
• Accurately read production paperwork/dispatch sheets.
• Accurately locate, transfer, measure, weigh ingredients, and slot materials.
• Perform numerical calculations accurately.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the computer system.
• Timely transport of production packaging and materials to production lines.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• 1-2 years of experience in a related field.

Skills

• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints.
• Ability to perform numerical calculations.
• Proficient in the use of a computer system.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Essential Physical Demands

• Ability to frequently walk throughout the production area and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, packaging, and product components repeatedly up to 30 lbs unassisted during the workday.
• Ability to safely operate or maneuver pallet jacks, forklifts, hoists, and related material-handling equipment as required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, temperature changes, and moving equipment.
• Ability to use hands and arms for grasping, handling, scanning, and completing paperwork.