material handler

*Job Summary: *The Material Handler Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials, raw products, finished goods, bins, waste, packaging, and other items through various areas, including the packline, cold storage, and staging areas. This role requires operating material handling equipment, palletizing robots, and adhering to safety and food safety practices. Material Handler Operators will also be accountable for inventory tracking and ensuring the accurate handling of materials, using systems such as FAMOUS ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). This role requires an individual who exemplifies the company values of humble, driven, and solutions-oriented. *Humble ? *Employees that are team players and are respectful of others and the job at hand. Great team players lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Humble employees are quick to point out contributions of others and slow to seek attention of their own. *Driven ? *Employees who are motivated and focused on self improvement. Driven or hungry employees are always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. They never have to be pushed by a manager to work harder because they are self-motivated and diligent. *Solutions Oriented ? *Employees who focus on solving, and preventing problems from occurring, not just identifying them. This is equal parts of problems with systems and processes and the common sense that an employee has about people. They are aware, act appropriately, ask good questions, and listen to understand. *Role and Accountability: * * Safely operate material handling equipment to move raw products, finished goods, pallets, waste, packaging, and other items within the production facility. * Ensure continuous material flow by collaborating with Packline staff to make products available for processing and properly stored. * Adhere to safety protocols for material handling operations and materials handling, conducting regular safety checks on equipment. * Perform inventory tracking and logging using ERP systems (e.g., FAMOUS ERP, WMS) and handheld devices. * Transport materials between various areas (packline, cold storage, staging areas), minimizing disruption to production flow. * Operate palletizing robots and communicate any technical issues proactively to reduce downtime. * Verify inventory accuracy and location matching with ERP data. * Perform routine equipment inspections and submit checklists daily. * Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas to ensure safety and facilitate easy material movement. * Ensure pallets are securely wrapped and reinforced according to packing form specifications. * Uphold food safety standards by wearing required protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, hairnets) and following hygiene protocols. * Contribute to maintaining a tour-ready facility by organizing, cleaning, and maintaining tools and equipment. * Assist with other operational needs as required, contributing to the team?s overall success. * Ensure accurate pallet placement in cold storage and staging areas. * Perform regular safety inspections on material handling equipment, adhering to operational standards. * Communicate with other departments to ensure proper handling and movement of materials. * Support inventory control by reporting discrepancies and ensuring stock locations are properly recorded. * Assist in transporting materials for maintenance and emergency situations as needed. * Safely operate various types of material handling, including sit-down, stand-up, cherry-picker, and pallet jack, to transport materials within the facility. * Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned storage locations. * Inspect material handling before and after use to ensure they are in safe operating condition, reporting any defects or maintenance needs promptly. * Assist in loading and unloading goods from trucks, ensuring accurate documentation and inventor