Material Handler

WHO WE ARE

Baldwin Richardson Foods is a manufacturer of custom food and beverage ingredients and one of the largest African American family-owned and-operated businesses in the food industry. The Company has strong supply relationships with some of the world’s largest Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and Food Service customers. Iconic, global food brands entrust Baldwin Richardson Foods as their partner to deliver the highest quality products that exceed industry standards. The Company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson’s Ice Cream Toppings and Nance’s Mustards and Condiments. Baldwin Richardson Foods has manufacturing locations in Macedon, NY and Williamson, NY; Corona, CA, and Food Innovation Center Westmont, IL. This role is in our newly acquired Corona, California facility.

WHAT WE NEED

Join BRF on an exhilarating journey as we launch our new production facility in CA. We're seeking passionate individuals who are ready to operate a forklift loading/unloading trucks, storage racks, retrieve food products and help measure and package raw material to support the production process.

As a team member at BRF you’ll be the driving force behind our success. If you’re hungry for advancement opportunities and to be at the forefront of innovation and growth. If you're ready to bring your energy and enthusiasm to a startup environment, where every day is filled with new challenges and possibilities, then we want you on board! Join us as we plant the seeds of success and watch your career blossom in our vibrant startup culture.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Operates Forklifts and other equipment following BRF safety procedures. Maintains awareness of pedestrian traffic, docks, and racking conditions at all times.
• Performs equipment inspection and documents any deficiencies as required.
• Inspects work area and maintains housekeeping to GMP and Food Safety standards at all times within shift.
• Per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), receives vendor purchase orders, receives and transfers interplant product, locates product in storage locations, picks truckload and LTL orders in FIFO sequence, loads truckload and LTL carriers.
• Inspects all incoming and outbound freight and trailer conditions. Loads and unloads trucks within standard time allocation and follows specified load distribution instructions to ensure load stability of materials allow for safe handling.
• Assists as assigned in organization and cleaning of dock, rack storage areas, and facility. Reports to Supervision any deficiencies that cannot be immediately corrected.
• Reports and takes actions required to correct or rework any damaged materials.
• Participates in internal audit programs and offers suggestions for improved operations.
• Consult and coordinate with Supply Chain Planner regarding weekly schedule and cook cards to guarantee all materials are provided to production as needed to meet the scheduled production date.
• Utilize SAP to transact materials following the appropriate processes such as transfers, issues, returns, and inventory adjustments.
• Accurately prepare materials by writing on raw ingredient bags for weigh-ups corresponding with Cook cards.
• Ensure all allergen & organic materials are placed in corresponding-colored bags.
• Arrange weigh-up bags in order of use by Cooks; tracks all infractions on move sheet; and places bags on cart outside weigh-up room.
• File all job-related paperwork in accordance with department procedures.
• Review, verify, and adjust Cook cards for increases or decreases in batch size and color code cards accordingly.
• Follows all BRF Safety procedures and GMPs
• Report all incidents/accidents to plant leaders.
• Performing other duties as assigned to meet business needs qualification.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 1 year of previous work experience or equivalent education in a material handler, shipping receiving, weigh up or inventory control role.
• Minimum of 1 year of Forklift experience in a manufacturing setting
• Forklift license required. Employees will be recertified through the training process.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Continuous learning, and improvement, mindset is a must; there are many opportunities to learn and develop at BRF, but the individual needs to be motivated to engage in those opportunities.
• Effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Willingness to offer suggestions on ways to improve assigned work.
• Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.
• Team player and constructive conflict management are key skills for success.

• Display the ability to multi-task and perform essential job duties with a sense of urgency.

• Work in a manufacturing environment, which includes fluctuation in heat, moisture, and noise.
• Must wear Food Manufacturing GMP and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - hard hat, hairnet (head and beard if applicable), steel toes shoes/boots, no facial piercings, no jewelry, false eyelashes or fake fingernails.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to stand for full shift, which is minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours.

At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $21.00 to 24.00 per hour. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!

Read more about who we are at:

www.brfoods.com or www.linkedin.com/company/baldwin-richardson-foods