Seasonal Material Handler - Plymouth 1st Shift
Responsibilities
- Use RF equipment programs to perform warehouse management duties.
- Pick orders in a timely manner and prevent product damage.
- Stage made‑up orders and locate product to be picked, including finished product from other plants.
- Read a trip manifest and determine pallet positions for each order.
- Operate stretch wrappers properly.
- Load trailers correctly – proper weight distribution, prevent product damage, load‑lock placement, and required equipment in a timely manner.
- Follow company‑related SOPs.
- Forklift certified and operate equipment safely.
- Receive finished product into the warehouse management system.
- Demonstrate good communication skills.
- Respect others.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Follow all safety rules.
- Operate pallet inverter.
- Perform yard spotter duties as assigned.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Support continuous improvement efforts.
- Support and perform duties assigned by team leader, supervisor, and/or manager.
- Operate dock plates and dock locks correctly.
- Use compressed air lines and air guns properly for air‑bag usage.
- Operate order label printers.
- Maintain supply of empty Sargento and PECO wood pallets in the distribution center.
- Empty bays for storage.
- Follow the Sargento Code of Business and Personal Ethics.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Actively able to perform essential job functions as determined by Human Resources.
- Perform all other duties assigned.
Schedule
First shift: Monday – Friday, 7 am – 3 pm. 6‑month seasonal position.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED/HSED required, or currently enrolled with anticipated completion within 12 months.
- Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Willingness to complete forklift certification upon hire.
- Occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.
Work Environment
Sargento is a refrigerated food production facility; the ability to work in a cold environment is a necessity. Machinery, moving mechanical parts, and robotics are used during production, making the environment usually loud. Employees are frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. During sanitation work, exposure to wet, humid, and damp conditions may occur. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Company Culture
You enjoy putting orders together to be shipped out during the week, loading orders onto trailers efficiently, locating product for picks, and receiving finished product into the warehouse management system. You have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and value safety above all else.
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: hire good people and treat them like family. You can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long‑term health of the company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, the company, and your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality.
Company Overview
With over 2,400 employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family‑owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first successful pre‑packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, we manufacture and market shredded, sliced, and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for exceptional product quality and for product design, packaging, and merchandising innovations that have transformed the industry.