Material Handler

Pennant Ingredients provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Pennant Ingredients offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k with employer match, Dental, Vision, vacation, paid holidays, and training, but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape. Key Accountabilities Inspect forklift prior to use. Check general condition and battery charge. Load pallet dispenser and slip-sheets. Stage packaging materials the production runs. Pull product from warehouse or staging area, check orders, load trailers per pick/pull sheets. Record batch/lot codes and amount pulled on pick/pull sheet. Ensure that each pallet is logged prior to going in the warehouse or on a trailer. Observe and follow FEFO- first expiring, first out rule. Check in and sign out drivers; give them the proper paperwork. Loading and unloading of pallet trailers and transfer trailers. Help with inbound raw material deliveries when shorthanded. Ability to stack pallets of finished goods and raw materials, and build mixed pallets when needed. Keep warehouse clean and organized, including sweeping and other simple cleaning tasks. Help with daily, monthly, and yearly inventory counts when needed. Understand and adhere to safe working practices and ergonomics programs. Understand and adhere to company GMP and food safety programs. Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours. Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements 1-3 years forklift experience HS Diploma or GED Good verbal and written communication skills Basic math skills, and ability to consistently read and record alphanumeric codes. Computer knowledge: basics skills/usage. SAP experience preferred. Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal Ability to work collaboratively with team members, other employees, and truck drivers. Work Environment Production areas are noisy; regular use of ear plugs/muffs required . Safety glasses and safety footwear (steel toe, non-slip) required. Hair and beard nets required. Some areas are dusty. Operating forklift including repeatedly getting on and off throughout the shift. Lifting up to 55 lbs. Lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance. Regular walking, standing, bending, and twisting. Compensation Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $18.00 - $23.00