Handler, Misc. Materials - Shipping

The Miscellaneous Material Handler role supports various production plant departments such as corrugator, converting, and shipping, with the ability to move between different departments and tasks as needed.

Essential Job functions / Duties :

• Must be safety oriented and ensure safety is the number one priority.
• Follows Fruit Growers Supply's Lock out, Tag out and Try Policy and machine specific Lock out, Tag out and Try Procedures.
• Works in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Performs safety inspections in manufacturing or repair settings.
• Promotes, executes, and adheres to Fruit Growers Supply Company's safety programs and encourages all employees to adopt safety as a culture.
• Attends daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Works in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Assists in various areas of the plant as needed, stepping in to support different teams or equipment based on production requirements.
• Stays informed about the operation of all machine centers to provide effective support across multiple roles.
• Offers support to crews during breaks, shift changes, and vacations to maintain smooth operations.
• Assists crews with troubleshooting machine issues as directed by operators and supervisors.
• Helps configure machines for production runs by adjusting settings and facilitating changeovers
• Collaborates with crews to ensure product quality through visual inspections and confirm that materials meet specifications.
• Monitors machine efficiencies and speeds to ensure production levels meet or exceed standards, making necessary adjustments.
• Completes production and quality reports depending on department.
• Uses the Kiwi system to track, manage, and document machine waste generated during the assigned shift.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks according to established procedures & schedules.
• Works safely with corrugator, converting and shipping crews during major and minor down time events to ensure machine resumes production with the least amount of downtime possible.
• Keeps production area free of debris; responsible for daily, weekly and monthly housekeeping duties.
• Performs other related duties to contribute to the success of the operation, as assigned by operators and supervisors.
• Reports all injuries, near misses, unsafe acts and property damage.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Certifications / Licenses, and Experience :

Actual salary / hourly wages rates are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skill, education and / or certifications; location and position pay range; and organizational internal equity factors."

Well, what is this job really about?

We are looking for an individual who values hard work, fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence. At Fruit Growers Supply, we value trust, respect for each other, communication and sharing information, generating ideas and creative solutions, working in teams and developing people to add value.

Behind our history of innovation and commitment to market leadership is a company devoted to providing continued education, excellent benefits and good working conditions. We provide all the resources you need to support your professional development, including :

DISCLAIMER

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Sunkist and its employees.

FGS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AAP / M / F / V / D