Material Handler

Role Description

Location:         Portland, Oregon

Start Date:       ASAP

The Material Handler accurately moves raw, packaging and finished materials as needed. This includes issuing and staging raw materials and packaging to a job before production occurs, loading and unloading shipments, or any other reason from the Warehouse Supervisor. The Material Handler will assist in the cycle count/inventory accuracy program as needed.

Role Responsibilities

   Read production schedule, work order(s), shipping/receiving order(s) to determine items to be moved or distributed, daily
   Receive inbound deliveries and/or stage and load outbound deliveries - Complete all documentation as required
   Pick materials from pick lists and deliver / transfer to production staging areas
   Maintain perpetual inventory log and manage all materials movement within the ERP system
   Perform daily forklift checks against PMs schedules
   Rotate/store stock according to date coding and allergen protocol
   Return all remaining materials from production runs back into inventory and finalize control documents on said changes (additions/deletions) as required
   Maintain a vigilant posture and practice on personal safety and product integrity
   Follow proper sanitation procedures as described in the associated SOP
   Maintain all associated work areas in a clean, neat manner during the entire shift
   Safely handle chemicals and effectively clean all designated plant areas properly if assigned
   Attend all company mandated training sessions - these include Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, etc.
   Can perform minor maintenance on associated equipment
   Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

   Must be self-disciplined, a team player, and be able to handle emergency situations common to the operation
   Safely and professionally operate a stand-up, reach and sit-down forklift
   Communicate in a clear and transparent manner with all team members
   Consistently execute duties and decisions in a timely and efficient manner
   Must follow all written and oral instructions and takes direction from Warehouse Supervisor
   Embrace/foster new questions, change and innovation in our workplace
   Look for opportunities to improve, acquire new knowledge and skills
   Act professionally at all times in language, appearance, conversations, etc.
   High School Diploma or equivalent
   Food manufacturing or infant formula manufacturing experience preferred
   Previous forklift experience required, more than 3 years preferred

Physical Requirements
   Able to lift 50 lb./25 kg bags or drums during the batching and bagging process.
   Need ability to stand, crouch and climb to perform adjustments to equipment, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor

Regulatory Requirements
   Adhere to all safety policies, procedures and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements including HACCP, SQF, OSHA, GMPs, on-site SOPs, etc.
   Will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local standards for the manufacture of infant formula and other non-infant nutritional foods.