WIP Puller - Forklift Operator

The WIP Puller/ Material Handler pulls products and packaging materials from the warehouse based on the manufacturing orders as well as putting away raw and packaging material to its designated bin areas.

Essential Job Duties

• Reads manufacturing orders to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for items and distributes items to production workers.
• Retrieves items listed on the manufacturing orders with the specified quantity from the correct bin location following FIFO protocols.
• Verifies that all items listed on the manufacturing orders are pulled correctly
• Records all vendor and lot information as specified on the manufacturing orders to account for lot code traceability
• Remains attentive to any production line needs as directed from the production supervisor
• When pulling raw materials for production runs, pullers must also retrieve any packaging material needed for the run.
• Puts away any leftover packaging material or raw material to its designated bin after production runs.
• Assists in loading hoppers on to machines for production runs, including unloading the hoppers and washing them out.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Uses computer/scanner to enter records.
• Assists in maintaining inventory records.
• In keeping with our value of Customer Satisfaction, this position is expected to provide high-quality customer service to our internal and external customers, vendors, and others alike.
• Adheres to company Policy and Procedures.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor and about department issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position.
• Meets department productivity standards.
• May perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Tools, Equipment, and Machinery

• Must have ability to operate pallet jack, forklift or similar power machinery, tools, and equipment, as needed, in order to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a shipping environment and disruptions occur frequently.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

About us:

Truly Good Foods has sales and distribution offices in Orlando, Atlanta, Washington DC, Reno, Dallas and Charlotte, NC. Our SQF, Kosher and organic production facility in Charlotte roasts nuts & seeds daily and blends over 60 bulk snack mixes. These facilities also package and re-box many of our items to meet our customers’ varied needs. Charlotte is our corporate headquarters, and is home to purchasing, accounting, and sales & marketing offices.

Truly Good Foods is a second-generation family owned business. Our company was founded in 1977 by Jerry and Betty York and is now run by their two daughters, Angela Bauer and Carolyn Bennett. Proud to be a women-owned company, Truly Good Foods is certified in the WBENC and the WOSB. We start by sourcing the highest quality ingredients and then create snacks and mixes bursting with the bold flavors you love. With more than 3,000 snacks in our product line, Truly Good Foods is the ideal snack partner for your business.