Material Handler

Hourly rate range: $20.00 - $20.00. Minimum starting rate of pay: $20.00/hour. Salary increase based on performance at 90 days. Tuition reimbursement, 401(k), job security and growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
- Follow safe work practices and safety procedures; follow quality procedures and work instructions
- Set up, inspect, and perform inventory movements to the production line
- Place proper material in correct micro bin, Supersack feeder, pre-weigh container, or bulk bin
- Add appropriate ingredient and amount to hand add station per batching formula
- Ensure proper labeling of packaging materials
- Execute safe, effective palletizing of material
- Prepare sampling materials
- Operate forklift for movement of materials required for production

Additional Responsibilities
- Verify and keep records on incoming/outgoing shipments; prepare items for shipment
- Inspect, set up, and test equipment (scales, load cells, magnets)
- Routine inspection of control points as outlined by HACCP; inspect feed ingredients
- Assist in training employees
- Perform housekeeping and general cleaning duties
- Special projects/duties as assigned; repair/maintain equipment

Operational/Personal Competencies & Requirements
- Understand formulation fundamentals; quantitative measurement/delivery skills
- Take responsibility for safety and quality
- Ability to safely operate industrial equipment (forklifts, skid steer, pallet jacks, moving equipment)
- Physically able to lift 60 lbs repetitively; capable of minor equipment repairs
- High school diploma (or equivalent); communication skills
- Ability to operate packaging and material handling equipment

Benefits mentioned: group medical/dental insurance, life insurance, and 401(k). Application instructions: apply for the role (even if you don’t meet all qualifications).