Material Handler

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation &Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role is in our Corona, CA facility.

Starting hourly rate is $21 per hour with a shift differential of $0.75/hour for 2nd shift (2:30pm - 10:30pm).

These are direct hire roles, eligible for our fantastic benefits package (see below) the first of the month following your start date.

WHAT WE NEED

The Material Handler is responsible for safely operating Walk Behind Stackers to receive and transfer interplant product, place product in staging locations, and move packages, raw materials and finished goods to designated holding locations. The Material Handler regularly consults and coordinates with Production Supervisors and Line Leads to ensure all materials are moved on time in order to meet production schedules.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Operates Forklifts and other equipment following BRF safety procedures. Maintains awareness of pedestrian traffic, docks, and racking conditions at all times.

Performs equipment inspection and documents any deficiencies as required.

Inspects work area and maintains housekeeping to 5S, GMP and Food Safety standards always within shift.

Per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), receives and transfers interplant product, locates product in staging locations, moves packaging, raw material and finished goods to holding locations.

Reports to Supervision any deficiencies that cannot be immediately corrected.

Reports and takes actions required to correct or rework any damaged materials.

Participates in internal audit programs and offers suggestions for improved operations.

Consult and coordinate with Production Supervisor and Line Leads regarding weekly schedule and cook cards to guarantee all materials are provided to production as needed to meet the scheduled production date.

Utilize SAP to transact materials following the appropriate processes such as transfers, issues, returns, and inventory adjustments.

Utilize stretch wrapper for finished goods, printing and labeling with correct handling unit (HU).

Helps maintain case erectors on assigned lined with steady flow and cases.

Ensures material being wrapped meeting quality requirements in codes and leaks of product.

File all job-related paperwork in accordance with department procedures.

Follows all BRF Safety procedures and GMPs.

Report all incidents/accidents to plant leaders.

Performing other duties as assigned to meet business needs such as stack cases.

Effectively communicate the needs of production lines to the warehouse team utilizing radios.

Support other duties as assigned to meet business needs qualification.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear.

Must be able to stand, walk, lift for full shift, which is minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, at times without aid.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 600 pounds with assistance

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to see color, and ability to adjust focus.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Education/Experience:

Minimum of 6 months previous work experience or equivalent education.

Must obtain a satisfactory score on the mechanical aptitude assessment provided by the company.

Must obtain a satisfactory score on the critical thinking skills assessment provided by the company.

Forklift License held at previous employment

Minimum of 18 years of age

Preferred Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to obtain a Forklift License required, employees will be certified through a training program

Continuous learning, and improvement, mindset is a must; there are many opportunities to learn and develop at BRF, but the individual needs to be motivated to engage in those opportunities.

Effectively communicate information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Willingness to offer suggestions on ways to improve assigned work.

Ability to follow and implement written or oral instructions.

Team player and constructive conflict management are key skills for success.

Self-starter and disciplined.

Punctuality is a must.

Motivated to do your best work each day.

Language Ability: English fluency required to successfully speak, read, write, and comprehend and give directions in English and communicate with other employees in English as part of regular job duties.

Math Ability: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional variables or based on past experience or training.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to learn a computer system and enter information in English into a computer system (RedZone and/or Tulip).

Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.

At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is $21.00 per hour to $24.00 per hour with a shift differential of $0.75/hour for 2nd shift. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!

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