Material Handler/Forklift Operator (Day Shift)

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: United States
Salary: $22.50/hr
Company Name: The J.M. Smucker Co.

THE RIGHT ROLE FOR YOU

Help us Unleash Uncrustables! Here at Smucker, our main focuses are safety and quality as we produce millions of sandwiches! Our logistics technicians work in a fast paced, high-performance environment. We are looking for motivated, team-oriented individuals who are ready to learn and grow with us.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate material handling equipment such as stand up/sit down forklifts, push back racks, and electric pallet jack
  • Ensure timely loading and unloading of bulk ingredients, supplies, materials, finished goods, and small parcel delivery
  • Learn and utilize WMS (Warehouse Management System) for accurate data entry, shipping, and receiving of materials and finished goods
  • Maintain high quality standards when conducting and documenting carrier inspections (physical and systematic)
  • Use computers to input and maintain accurate data records in HMI (Human Machine Interface)
  • Deliver materials to production lines to ensure that operating lines are fully stocked
  • Stage and put away finished goods and materials, frequently in freezing conditions (-10 degrees)
  • Perform sanitation and quality control tasks on a routine basis.
  • Identify and troubleshoot machinery, process, and equipment issues and make corrections as needed.
  • Perform freezer clean-up process and put destroyed product into the ReConserve dock
  • Cross train within department to gain and improve skills, knowledge, and demonstrate leadership.
  • Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Requirements

  • Prior forklift experience/certification is required.
  • Prior training on dock equipment (truck restraints, chocks, trailer stands, dock levelers, doors, etc.) preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and general instructions.
  • Good communication skills are required both verbally and written.
  • Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional & team-oriented environment

Education And Experience

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Prior forklift experience/certification is required.
  • Prior training on dock equipment (truck restraints, chocks, trailer stands, dock levelers, doors, etc.) preferred.

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