What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handler I position at 8th Ave Food & Provisions?
Business Unit Description:
Duties and Responsibilities:
Education and Experience Required:
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Material Handler coordinates all movement of product throughout the facility to provide a consistent flow of materials. Responsible for maintaining accurate and real-time computer inventory records concerning the movement of material. This will include resolving physical and computer reconciliations of inventory discrepancies. Position will also maintain and manage inventory to ensure maximum storage capacity; handle emergency material requests; load and unload docks; manage disposal inventory; and act as back up forklift driver for Shipping and Receiving.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow all workplace safety policies and compliance regulations as per GMP and SQF procedures
- Organize and maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Perform routine inspection on vehicles and auxiliary equipment as required
- Accurate stock count for the pre-picked raw material.
- Follow the pick list prepared by production for pre-picking.
- Clear Radio communication to lead hand, CB forklift drivers and production staffs.
- Accurately pick raw material/packaging and put away finish goods and raw materials, left-over using scanners and forklift in a timely manner.
- Organize and maintain inventory, according to documented procedures.
- Support the production department demands.
- Accurately document materials.
- Other duties assigned.
Education and Experience Required:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- 1 years’ experience operating a forklift.
- Forklift Safety & Operation Certification.
- Must be able to move / lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Experience working in a warehouse in the food industry preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
- Adaptable, punctual, detail-oriented, flexible, innovative thinker.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and remain calm.
- An organized problem solver, able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
