What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Material Handler - Plymouth 2nd Shift position at Sargento?
Under the overall direction of the Shipping Supervisor / Team Leader, is responsible for putting orders together to be shipped out during the week, loading orders onto trailers in an efficient manner, locating product to be picked for orders in the distribution center, and receiving finished product into warehouse management system.
Second shift : Monday - Friday, 3pm - 11pm
Summer Seasonal : May - August 2025
Your Story.
You enjoy putting orders together to be shipped out during the week, loading orders onto trailers in an efficient manner, locating product to be picked for orders in the distribution center, and receiving finished product into warehouse management system. You have a strong work ethic and positive attitude. You value safety above all else.
Your Passion. Our Culture.
At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise : Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.
What You Do.
- Knows how to find and use programs on RF equipment to perform warehouse management job duties.
- Pick orders in a timely manner and prevent product damage.
- Stage made-up orders and locate product to be picked for orders which includes finished product from other plants.
- Read a trip manifest and figure amount of pallet positions for each order.
- Operate stretch wrappers properly.
- Load trailers correctly - proper weight distribution, prevent product damage, load lock placement, and required equipment in as timely manner.
- Follow company-related SOP's.
- Forklift certified and operates equipment in a safe manner.
- Receives finished product into warehouse management system.
- Demonstrates good communication skills.
- Respects others.
- Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
- Follow all safety rules.
- Operate pallet inverter.
- Yard spotter duties as assigned
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Support continuous improvement efforts.
- Support and perform duties assigned by team leader, supervisor, and / or manager.
- Operate dock plates and dock locks correctly.
- Use compressed air lines and air guns properly for air bag usage.
- Operate order label printers.
- Maintain supply of empty Sargento and PECO wood pallets in distribution center.
- Empty bays for storage.
- Follow the Sargento Code of Business and Personal Ethics.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Actively able to perform essential job functions as determined by Human Resources.
- All other duties assigned.
Your Education and Experience.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED / HSED) preferred
Prior manufacturing experience is a plus
Your Qualifications.
Our 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 regularly exposed to extreme cold. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, and high precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Our Story.
With over 2,400 employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.
To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
