Material Picker

Job Title: Material Picker

Reports to: Picking Supervisor

Department: Production
Classification: Non-Exempt

 

Summary: The Material Picker is responsible for accurately pulling, staging, and transporting raw materials from the warehouse to support production operations. This role ensures materials are selected according to work order requirements and delivered in a timely, safe, and organized manner to meet production schedules. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where accuracy, safety, and teamwork are critical to success.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate forklifts and other approved material-handling equipment to move, stage, and transport raw materials.
• Accurately pick raw materials from inventory as assigned by the department Lead or Supervisor.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of picked materials prior to staging.
• Stage materials appropriately for delivery to production and pre-production areas.
• Operate handheld scanners and inventory systems to ensure accurate inventory tracking.
• Communicate product or process issues promptly to the supervisor.
• Participate in daily team meetings and safety briefings.
• Participate in required food-safety, quality, and safety training.
• Follow all safety, food safety, quality, and GMP requirements at all times.
• Follow written and verbal instructions from the supervisor and communicate effectively with other team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational goals.

 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, material handling, or forklift role preferred.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment; certification required or obtained within a defined training period.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions, safety guidelines, and job-related information in English.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stand, walk, or sit while operating a forklift for extended periods.
• Attention to detail, particularly in product handling.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with other staff.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a warehouse and food manufacturing environment.
• Regular exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, noise levels, powders, allergens, and food ingredients.
• Frequent standing, sitting, and walking throughout scheduled shifts.
• Regular bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting as part of material-handling activities.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Operation of forklifts and other material-handling equipment is required.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policies.
• May be required to work varying shifts, weekends, and extra time dependent on business needs.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

 

Pay Range and Benefits

 

Pay Range: $17.00–$21.00 per hour, based on qualifications, experience, and business needs.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Health Savings Account (HSA), Paid Time Off, Company-paid Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

 

Disclaimer and Equal Employment Statement

 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be a contract of employment and does not change the at-will nature of employment. Henry Broch Foods may revise the duties or responsibilities of this position at any time.

 

Employment with Henry Broch Foods is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice.

 

Henry Broch Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

 

A food manufacturing company focused on producing consumer goods.