Material Handler

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform all necessary labor duties related to shipping, receiving, packaging, and labeling of manufactured products.
• Required to comprehend and apply automated and manual material management practices with accuracy (e.g., FIFO, quantities consumed, SAP program)
• Operate production machinery and equipment (e.g., forklifts, etc.) in a safe manner as outlined by company policies and manufacturer's instructions.
• Receive/Ship and store materials into and out of facility under the guidelines of Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.'s) and Takasago procedures and guidelines.
• Verify all sales orders with finished product.
• Receive, pack, seal, label, and ship all finished products as required per established shipping modes (etc., FedEx/UPS/LTL-FTL processes and procedures).
• Ensure accurate physical and system receipt of inbound material, precise sampling and accurate put away and location recording in SAP.
• Stretch Wrap and Stage Finished Products for shipping per applicable (Bill of Ladings and/or sales orders).
• On and off loading of materials from delivery trucks.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions applicable to the handling, measurements, etc. of various chemical ingredients and products.
• Demonstrate leadership in learning and consistently applying company safety policies, practices and procedures in a manner that prevents injuries and other operational losses.
• Work overtime on an as-needed basis.
• Will be required to demonstrate initiative for performing various job tasks on an as-needed basis 30-70% of the time, without specific directions (after learning how to perform the job tasks and when they should be done).

Qualifications:

• One to two years’ experience in either a manufacturing or warehouse distribution environment.
• Flavor or Fragrance environment a plus.
• Forklift experience required.
• Experience using hand-held scanners is a plus.
• Able to perform basic math calculations, with use of a calculator.
• Computer knowledge is essential.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English on a level needed to interact with other employees, as needed in the performance of work duties.