Material Handler - Day Shift

Materne North America is a privately held company committed to offering families healthy and convenient snack solutions under its umbrella brand GoGo squeeZ . Materne North America is a subsidiary of Groupe MOM, also the owner of the Pom Potes brand, the market leader in France for convenient snack pouches for families. Since 1998, over 2 billion of Materne's innovative pouches have been sold around the world to share at breakfast, in lunchboxes, in cars, on the run, at games and always with a smile.

Materne North America is focused on being the market leader in providing solutions to help active families with fun, smart and innovative snacks in forms and tastes that kids love. Launched in 2008, GoGo squeeZ is the first squeezable, resealable, no-mess, 100% fruit, all-natural, no-sugar-added fruit-based snack for kids in the U.S. Today GoGo squeeZ is available at Whole Foods, Costco, Target, Walmart, Kroger, Publix, and most major Grocery stores as well as at leading convenience store chains including 7-11 and WaWa, in KFC ‘Lil Bucket Kids Meals, and at high altitudes on Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. GoGo squeeZ is also found online at Amazon.com and Diapers.com.

Job Summary:

As a material handler, you will be responsible for the timely movement of all materials within your designated location and tracking the movement within the computerized systems to ensure proper tracking and inventory.

Job Duties:

• Operate a forklift to move raw materials, packaging, finished product and other materials from one location to another.
• Use a computer and company systems to track all material movement transactions, both incoming and outgoing.
• Observe all GMP, Food Safety, and Employee Safety requirements.
• Load 53 foot trailers with a lift truck
• Shipping and receiving of products and materials
• Log incoming material and outgoing pallets into computer system
• Recognize shortages of materials in the system and order materials for next shift
• Follow detailed processes for assigned work to ensure proper completion.

Minimum Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Must be able to understand both written and verbal instructions in English.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Prior experience forklift/material handling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working in the food industry is a plus
• Must be able to measure and understand tare weight.
• Strong attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer skills
• Basic Math skills
• Competency with weights and measures

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to repeatedly get on and off of a forklift safely.
• Must be able to work 8 hours per day and be on his/her feet for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in cold temperature environments when wearing proper attire.

Materne, North America offers a competitive compensation package which includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses, domestic partners & children; Retirement & Savings Plans, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.