Material Handler (Rochester, NY, US) at Dedicated to bakers, pastry chefs and chocolatiers

Key Accountabilities

•    Inspect forklift prior to use. Check general condition and battery charge.
•    Load pallet dispenser and slip-sheets.
•    Stage packaging materials the production runs.
•    Pull product from warehouse or staging area, check orders, load trailers per pick/pull sheets.
•    Record batch/lot codes and amount pulled on pick/pull sheet.
•    Ensure that each pallet is logged prior to going in the warehouse or on a trailer.
•    Observe and follow FEFO- first expiring, first out rule.
•    Check in and sign out drivers; give them the proper paperwork.
•    Loading and unloading of pallet trailers and transfer trailers.
•    Help with inbound raw material deliveries when shorthanded.
•    Ability to stack pallets of finished goods and raw materials and build mixed pallets when needed.
•    Keep warehouse clean and organized, including sweeping and other simple cleaning tasks.
•    Help with daily, monthly, and yearly inventory counts when needed.
•    Understand and adhere to safe working practices and ergonomics programs.
•    Understand and adhere to company GMP and food safety programs.
•    Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

•    1-3 years forklift experience
•    HS Diploma or GED 
•    Good verbal and written communication skills
•    Basic math skills, and ability to consistently read and record alphanumeric codes.
•    Computer knowledge: basics skills/usage.  SAP experience preferred.
•    Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal
•    Ability to work collaboratively with team members, other employees, and truck drivers.

Work Environment

•    Production areas are noisy; regular use of ear plugs/muffs required.
•    Safety glasses and safety footwear (steel toe, non-slip) required.
•    Hair and beard nets required.
•    Some areas are dusty.
•    Operating forklift including repeatedly getting on and off throughout the shift.
•    Lifting up to 55 lbs.
•    Lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
•    Regular walking, standing, bending, and twisting.

Compensation

•    Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $19.00 - $24.00