{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"65590d7c5a8b2dbc930b04e8","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/65590d7c5a8b2dbc930b04e8","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/65590d7c5a8b2dbc930b04e8","title":"Material Handler","description":"Joseph's Bakery has been crafting high-quality pita, lavash, and wraps since 1972. As a family-owned company now led by the third generation of the Boghos family, we are proud to combine tradition, innovation, and better-for-you products that customers nationwide know and love. With continued growth and expansion, we are looking for dependable team members who are eager to grow with us.\nPosition Summary\nJoseph's Bakery is seeking reliable and safety-focused Material Handlers to join our ShippingReceiving team on 1st Shift. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, transporting, storing, and staging raw materials, packaging, and finished goods while supporting efficient ShippingReceiving and Production operations.\nThis is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment ideal for individuals who are organized, dependable, and committed to maintaining inventory accuracy, workplace safety, and food quality standards.\nWhy Join Joseph's?\nFamily-owned company with a collaborative and supportive culture\nStable and growing organization with long-term opportunity\nCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including:\nHealth insurance\n401(k)\nPaid holidays\nVacation time\nOpportunity for cross-training and career growth within ShippingReceiving and Production\nKey Responsibilities\nReceive, inspect, stage, and organize incoming raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods\nTransport ingredients, packaging materials, and supplies to production areas as needed\nDeliver finished pallets from Production to the ShippingReceiving Department while ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately\nPerform inventory cycle counts and help maintain accurate inventory records\nEnsure proper inventory rotation (FIFO) and accurate product counts\nStack, stage, restack, and rebuild pallets as needed to support safe and efficient material handling\nClean the exterior of ingredient containers, packaging, and finished goods before they enter production or are shipped\nOperate forklifts, electric counterbalance reach trucks, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently\nInspect material handling equipment before use and report maintenance or safety concerns\nOperate cardboard baling equipment safely to prepare recyclable materials\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment\nFollow all company policies and procedures, including:\nGMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)\nHACCP\nFood Safety standards\nEmployee Handbook policies\nAdditional company procedures as assigned\nWork collaboratively with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Sanitation, and ShippingReceiving personnel to support efficient operations\nParticipate in cross-training and perform additional duties as assigned\nQualificationsRequirements\nPrevious ShippingReceiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred\nForklift certification (Electric Counterbalance Reach Truck) preferred or the ability to become certified\nExperience operating forklifts, electric counterbalance reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks preferred\nBasic math skills required\nAbility to read, write, and understand basic instructions and warehouse documentation\nStrong attention to detail and organizational skills\nAbility to accurately complete inventory and material movement documentation\nStrong work ethic with a commitment to safety, food safety, and quality\nStrong communication and teamwork skills\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\nWillingness to cross-train in other ShippingReceiving and Production functions\nReliable attendance and punctuality required\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift\nFrequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and repetitive movements\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed\nAbility to safely operate powered industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment\nSchedule\nFull-time positions available\nOpenings available on 1st Shift\nOvertime may be available based on business needs\nAdditional Information\nThis is a full-time onsite position located in Lawrence, MA.\nRelocation assistance is not available.\nCandidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nJoseph's Middle East Bakery is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and 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crafting high-quality pita, lavash, and wraps since 1972. As a family-owned company now led by the third generation of the Boghos family, we are proud to combine tradition, innovation, and better-for-you products that customers nationwide know and love. With continued growth and expansion, we are looking for dependable team members who are eager to grow with us.\nPosition Summary\nJoseph's Bakery is seeking reliable and safety-focused Material Handlers to join our ShippingReceiving team on 1st Shift. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving, transporting, storing, and staging raw materials, packaging, and finished goods while supporting efficient ShippingReceiving and Production operations.\nThis is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment ideal for individuals who are organized, dependable, and committed to maintaining inventory accuracy, workplace safety, and food quality standards.\nWhy Join Joseph's?\nFamily-owned company with a collaborative and supportive culture\nStable and growing organization with long-term opportunity\nCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including:\nHealth insurance\n401(k)\nPaid holidays\nVacation time\nOpportunity for cross-training and career growth within ShippingReceiving and Production\nKey Responsibilities\nReceive, inspect, stage, and organize incoming raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods\nTransport ingredients, packaging materials, and supplies to production areas as needed\nDeliver finished pallets from Production to the ShippingReceiving Department while ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately\nPerform inventory cycle counts and help maintain accurate inventory records\nEnsure proper inventory rotation (FIFO) and accurate product counts\nStack, stage, restack, and rebuild pallets as needed to support safe and efficient material handling\nClean the exterior of ingredient containers, packaging, and finished goods before they enter production or are shipped\nOperate forklifts, electric counterbalance reach trucks, electric pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently\nInspect material handling equipment before use and report maintenance or safety concerns\nOperate cardboard baling equipment safely to prepare recyclable materials\nMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment\nFollow all company policies and procedures, including:\nGMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)\nHACCP\nFood Safety standards\nEmployee Handbook policies\nAdditional company procedures as assigned\nWork collaboratively with Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Sanitation, and ShippingReceiving personnel to support efficient operations\nParticipate in cross-training and perform additional duties as assigned\nQualificationsRequirements\nPrevious ShippingReceiving, warehouse, or manufacturing experience preferred\nForklift certification (Electric Counterbalance Reach Truck) preferred or the ability to become certified\nExperience operating forklifts, electric counterbalance reach trucks, and electric pallet jacks preferred\nBasic math skills required\nAbility to read, write, and understand basic instructions and warehouse documentation\nStrong attention to detail and organizational skills\nAbility to accurately complete inventory and material movement documentation\nStrong work ethic with a commitment to safety, food safety, and quality\nStrong communication and teamwork skills\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team\nWillingness to cross-train in other ShippingReceiving and Production functions\nReliable attendance and punctuality required\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift\nFrequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and repetitive movements\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed\nAbility to safely operate powered industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment\nSchedule\nFull-time positions available\nOpenings available on 1st Shift\nOvertime may be available based on business needs\nAdditional Information\nThis is a full-time onsite position located in Lawrence, MA.\nRelocation assistance is not available.\nCandidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nJoseph's Middle East Bakery is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.","datePosted":"2026-08-06T16:57:59.120Z","dateModified":"2026-08-06T16:57:59.120Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Joseph","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Lawrence","addressRegion":"MA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"65590d7c5a8b2dbc930b04e8"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/65590d7c5a8b2dbc930b04e8"}}