Material Handler

The employee will be responsible for assisting in all facets of finished goods, inventory control, and receivables while ensuring safe actions, environmental compliance, and quality production in a Good Manufacturing Practice food-grade operation. All in compliance with the standards of wholesomeness, hygiene, health & safety at work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Must have prior forklift experience

· Ability to clearly read and interpret numbers

· Putting up all finished goods that come off the production lines

· Use FIFO for proper inventory rotation

· General warehouse housekeeping

· Weekly cycle counts of all bacon & sausage products

· Assist in the monthly inventory

· Putting pallets on racks

· Take pallets out of Case & Pack

· Take pallets down when shipper needs large quantity

· Handle all receiving (raw goods, dry goods, packaging materials and pallets)

· Sorting of pallets

IN COLLABORATION WITH:

· Production

· Quality Control

· Warehouse

· Administration

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or G.E.D

· Prior forklift/warehouse experience

· Prior food processing experience

. Must be 18 years of age, able to pass a criminal background check, physical and drug screen

REQUIRED SKILLS:

· Highly detail oriented and meticulous

· Autonomy, versatility, thoroughness, and resourcefulness

· Good operational judgment (initiative)

· Strong commitment to teamwork and concern for others (promote a team-building environment)

· High level of personal responsibility and ownership

· Ability to speak effectively and professionally before groups of customers, employees of organization, and drivers

· Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Basic mathematical skills in weights, temperatures, times, and general numbers

· Able to work in a cold/hot environment

· Wear bump cap, safety boots and gloves at all times

· Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

· Able to operate computer and write routine reports and correspondence

· Requires close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and depth perception acuities

· Follow and promote safe work practices

If you are interested in any of these positions, please apply with your resume or stop by and pick up an application at 19 Syd Clarke Drive, Claremont, New Hampshire. (YOU MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO BE EMPLOYED AT NORTH COUNTRY SMOKEHOUSE.)

North Country Smokehouse makes some of New England’s finest artisanal meats and cheeses since 1912. Our authentic charcuterie features only the best hand-selected natural ingredients, traditional cure recipes, and a small batch smoking process over embers of local hardwoods. These mouthwatering delicacies are available through discerning retailers and wholesalers and can also be custom crafted for professional kitchens. As one of the country’s last family-owned smokehouses, we’re proud that our products continue to be featured on five-star restaurant menus nationwide.

Come check out all the extra perks we have to offer!

* 10 paid holidays off with one being the day after the Superbowl

*Employee Appreciation lunches once a month and give our employees an extra half an hour paid break on the day of the event to give you a full hour lunch. We also give free products to our employees often to offset grocery costs.

*We have a Holiday party during December for our employees and one guest (Guest must be 18 years old or older) and we give out gifts for Christmas to our employees including a ham.

*We give out hams at Easter and gift cards for Thanksgiving to the local grocery stores.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Material Handler: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Claremont, NH 03743: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19