Handler, Material Receiving

Mizkan America

Location: Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

communication skills
compliance
interpersonal skills
inventory control

About the role

Job Description

Location:	Owensboro, KY
Job Title:	Handler, Material Receiving
Department:	Receiving
Work Status:	On-site

Reports To:	Packaging Supervisor
FLSA Status:	Hourly
Shift:	2nd

COMPRENHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus

BONUSES:

Based on plant quarterly results.

COMMENTS:

This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.

SUMMARY:

Work safely and observe all plant safety, GMP, and food safety rules. Responsible for the safe and effective use of industrial lift trucks in accordance with plant procedures. Must be able to train and become licensed to operate lift truck(s). Routinely unload raw materials, equipment, ingredients and other items from truck/rail which is required for plant production and ensure that they are assigned and stored in proper locations. Follow department paperwork procedures, verify bills of lading and perform required paperwork as defined by the department. Perform bay maintenance and support inventory control.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow all safety and GMP rules to assure zero accidents and compliance with plant industrial lift truck licensing program and food safety regulations.
Perform material handling duties which include but are not limited to:

Freezer/Cooler storage of product
Storage in bays, racks and other sites as defined by standard procedures.
Support other staging and duties as directed.
Complete required paperwork.
Perform bay maintenance.
Support department inventory control programs.

Perform physical labor to load and unload partial pallets and/or make up full pallets.
Maintain simple records and paperwork related to inventory and quality.

Performs other duties required of the position or as directed.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Work safely
Lift up to 50 pounds independently.
Perform visual inspections of materials and products.
Record simple data on paper and/or via keyboard.

Read and understand simple written instructions
Excellent communication skills
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization
Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong Computer Literacy skills.
Willingness and flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and deadlines.
Ability to exhibit a professional business-like appearance and demeanor.
Must be able to pass a post offer pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment background check, and pre-employment physical.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.

Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance.

Estimated Percent of Time is based on ___Day, ___Week, or ___Month.

POSITION TITLE: Material Handler Receiving Activity	Estimated Percent of Time
Accommodation - adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus - important for near/detail work.	100
Acuity, Near - clarity of vision of 20 inches or more.	100
Acuity, Far - clarity of vision of 20 feet or more.	100
Balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.	100
Carrying - transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, arms or on the shoulder.	40
Climbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like, using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms.	100
Color vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors.	100
Crawling - moving about on the hands and knees or hands and feet.	0
Crouching - bending using the back and or knees.	0
Depth Perception - three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships.	100
Driving - operating an automobile or other vehicle to conduct job duties.	100
Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in the skin, particularly those of the fingertips.	0
Field of Vision - area that can be seen up and down or left and right.	100
Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands (fingering not involved).	0
Hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear.	100
Kneeling - bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee.	0
Lifting - raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).	40
Pulling - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking).	0
Pushing - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.	0
Reaching - extending the hand and arm in any direction.	0
Sitting - remaining in the normal seated position.	100
Standing - remaining in an upright position at a work station without moving about.	100
Stooping - bending the body downward and forward.	0
Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.	40
Walking - moving about on foot.	0

About Mizkan America

Produces and distributes condiments, pasta sauces, and vinegars.

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