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in Toluca, IL
Material Handler - 2nd Shift
Estimated Pay | $17 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Toluca, Illinois |
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About this job
Position Summary The Material Handler is responsible for operating an electric forklift to load, unload, and move raw materials and finished products within the manufacturing plant. Essential functions include loading and unloading trucks, pulling orders from inventory, delivering raw materials to production lines, staging product, and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Receive all incoming goods. Double check quantity and accuracy of all ordered/received goods
Count, check weight, check for damaged goods before accepting and fill out all necessary information on the check in sheet for each order
Prepare outgoing orders and confirm that they are all properly stacked, wrapped and palletized
Supply production lines with raw materials as needed while ensuring products are free of foreign materials
Perform daily tasks to include checking cooler and freezer temperatures, cleaning and maintaining the warehouse and dock, and sweeping assigned area daily
Rotate all stock to ensure oldest products are being consumed first
Keep accurate records for supply and finished goods inventory - Take physical inventory of product a minimum of once (1) per month of assigned area
Contribute to the team effort by assisting other material handlers when needed
Coordinate with label room so that they have adequate inventory for next day production
Coordinate with Quality Control and Research and Development to ensure all their supplies are accurate
Perform Allergen/Organic Storage Audits of assigned area twice per month.
Clean and maintain warehouse; sweep assigned area daily.
Performing daily equipment checks to ensure safe operation of forklift
Follow all company Safety policies and procedures.
Demonstrate good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP's).
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Position Qualifications
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
A High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Forklift operator certification required
Experience in a food manufacturing plant is preferred
Basic computer/data entry skills and math abilities required
Must be willing to work together with co-workers as part of a team; also, must be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision
Good communication skills (reading, writing and verbal) are essential to interface with co-workers, Team Leaders and Managers
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.) This job equally operates in a professional office and production environment. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit or stand, talk or hear, reach, bend and move about the work environment, plants, or offices. The employee will regularly be required to exercise fine motor skills in their hands and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at manufacturing plants. Consistent temperature in the office area. Varied temperatures in the manufacturing area from hot and humid to very cold.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT: Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.