Material Handler (1 & 2 Shifts)

About Company:
- We are CLIENT, an ambitious and innovative family-run business with a colorful character! With our brand, we are the market leader in the field of Coloring Foods. Our colorings are 100% natural and are made from fruits, vegetables and plants.
- We are world champions when it comes to utilizing the bounty of nature and strive to continuously innovate and improve natural color ingredients for the consumer. By carefully preserving all of nature’s beauty and goodness, we are able to offer our clients the highest quality and most reliable products. This is what continues to motivate us every day!
- The most important ingredients for CLIENT’s success are our employees and the cooperation that exists between them. We believe in teamwork, and we are there for one another, our clients, our suppliers and our partners. That is what makes us CLIENT.

Job Summary:
The Material Handler is responsible for the safe handling and movement of materials, inventory control, and order fulfillment activities. Working closely with warehouse and production teams. Including Shipping, Receiving, assist in waste removal, and labeling of CLIENT products. This role ensures the timely flow of materials while adhering to all safety, quality, and operational standards. The position requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and a strong commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient warehouse environment.

The role:
- Accurately Receive, inspect, and store incoming materials in designated warehouse locations, ensuring products are accurately documented and handled according to company standards.
- Carefully Stage and transport materials to support production, shipping, and warehouse operations, ensuring material availability and efficient workflow.
- Properly label CLIENT"s products using the established CLIENT labeling systems to ensure correct identification and compliance with company standards.
- Assist in conducting regular inventory counts, helping maintain accurate stock levels and ensuring product availability for shipping and production.
- Efficiently load and unload delivery trucks, ensuring safe handling of inventory and timely fulfillment of customer orders for transport.
- Perform a variety of essential warehouse tasks, including organizing products, maintaining the cleanliness of the warehouse, and supporting overall warehousing operations.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned to ensure smooth, efficient warehouse operations and contribute to team success.
- Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to load, unload, move, and store materials while adhering to all safety and quality requirements.
- Assist with various tasks and provide support to the team lead as needed, ensuring seamless workflow and meeting operational goals.

Additional responsibilities:
- Complete all assigned safety training in a timely manner.
- Stay current with all required training and ensure timely completion.
- Follow the Company's established processes, procedures, and policies, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards, and product quality guidelines.
-Maintain a collaborative team mindset while actively supporting CLIENT's Food Safety culture.

Ideal candidate:
- Need 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to operate forklifts; certification preferred
- Strong attention to detail in picking, labeling, and record-keeping
- Ability to lift at least 55lbs, stand, and perform physical tasks throughout the day
- Ability to maintain an organized and efficient warehouse
- Strong teamwork skills and adaptability to changes
- Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices
- Clear and effective communication with team members and supervisors
- Commitment to following safety, health, and environmental regulations
- Familiarity with CLIENT’s culture and values

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BDM NOTES:
There are 2 openings for this same role, 1 & 2 shifts as below:
- 1st shift is from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- 2nd shift is from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM (priority job)

Client needs a hands-on Material Handler with 2+ years Material Handler + forklift + shipping/receiving + inventory + manufacturing experience.

Industries you can source from
food and beverage manufacturing / food ingredients industry (client's similar)
Manufacturing
Industrial Manufacturing
Chemical/Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Automotive Manufacturing
Packaging
Distribution/Warehousing
Logistics
3PL
Consumer Products