Material Handling Lead - 3rd Shift

Impact Confections is an innovative manufacturer of candies marketed under the WarHeads® and Melster Candies® brand names. WarHeads® are one of the most recognized (and tastiest!) sour candies in the world and the fastest growing brand in the market!

SUMMARY

The Material Handler Lead manages the day-to-day planning, operation, and problem solving of a team of material handlers across both shifts. Physical and virtual (system) responsibility for movements of packaging, raw materials and finished goods both into and out of production and other warehouses. Transactional entry required in inventory system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

• Provide training for new employees and monitor job performance.
• Hold team accountable when members fail to meet expectations.
• Act as the communication conduit between material handlers and management.
• Ensure all team members adhere to safety and company policies.
• Moves materials through warehouse, staging and production areas.
• Setup and maintain material stock for each production line or area.
• Move pallets (approx. 1000lb each) of finished goods from production area to warehouse.
• Count, return and process material transactions.
• Keep accurate paperwork and counts of all associated materials.
• Maintain highly accurate counts of materials transacted.
• Enter material transactions in inventory system.
• Communicate cross functionally effectively to mitigate production issues.
• Demonstrate a commitment to food safety and continuous improvements.
• Required to attend initial and annual training for GMP, HACCP, SQF and Food Defense.
• All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees assigned material handlers working with Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent preferred, at least three years of production related experience or training, in a similar role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret pick/staging lists in Excel format. Ability to write instruction and basic correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively cross functionally.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers and decimals. Must have high proficiency at counting and converting units of measure accurately.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.

COMPUTER SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Ability to read and interpret Excel spreadsheets. Must be able to perform data entry transactions in inventory tracking system to record movements of materials within multiple warehouses.

WAREHOUSE SKILLS

Must be able to operate hand trucks, various electric hand trucks and drive a forklift as required. Must be able to attain forklift certification. Previous forklift experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Janesville, WI 53546 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Janesville, WI 53546: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21