Material Handler - Lynn, United States - Kettle Cuisine

Description

Job DetailsJob LocationLynn

• Lynn, MADescriptionJOB SUMMARYReporting to the Materials Handler Lead, provides continuous and efficient operation of the material handling and issuing process, as well as all subsequent inventory transactions.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITESAdheres to safe working practices at all timesPerforms daily checks of area for non-compliance and reports them to managerRetrieves and scans out raw materials from coolers to productionCommunicates and resolves LPN variancesFollows the company GMPsEnsures clean and tidy work areas at all timesPlans ahead for all activities to reduce downtimeTracks completed transactions via Material Requirements ReportCompletes cycle-counts when requiredCommunicates and updates all relevant parties of any issues or changesTakes active lead with new employees and temporary labor; cross-trains other employees and answers quesitons from co-workers, but is not responsible for performance managementEncourages colleagues to challenge the status quo and drive continuous improvementTakes instructions from supervisorsAny other tasks deemed reasonable and reasonably requested by managementCommunicates an end of shift / Hands-off to the next shiftCleans and checks equipment at end of shiftLEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITYWorks under general supervision.

Makes decisions within clearly prescribed areas referring matters that fall outside that area to others.
Position is not responsible for influencing the decisions or actions of others.
Position has little to no contact with customers.
Position makes indirect contributions to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.
Decisions or actions have a limited impact on the business. typically within a department. Errors are usually detected through routine verification/review, but may result in some work flow disruption or repetition of work.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESCross-trains other employees and answers quesitons from co-workers, but is not responsible for performance management.
SKILL REQUIREDNo formal education is required.
Requires 1-3 years of experienceOn-the-job training of 0-3 months.
Basic data entry and simple formatting of documents.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Material Handler encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/EffortsWork requires continious physical exertion including lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Mental & Visual DemandsWork performed by this position requires moderate mental concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
Work occasionally requires some degree of visial effort for periods of time.

Work Environment and HazardsEmployee works in a manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to heat/cold, dust, or other factors that may require protective equiptment and still pose a hazard.

This position has regular exposure to hazards that could result in siginficant injury and lengthy loss of time at work.

Travel is not required for this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONBilingual or English speaking preferredWarehouse & Manufacturing experience preferably in the food industryExperience working in temperature-controlled settingsUnderstands Inventory at a conceptual levelExperience performing inventory transactions via scan gunAbility to operate a pallet jack / forkliftGoal oriented & well organizedAbility to work all scheduled shifts, on timeAble to interact and communicate with the supervisors and team membersExcellent attention to detailEffective verbal and written communication skillsEffective time management skillsGood numeracy skillsCORE VALUESKettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation.

Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.

Honor Food We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettleHonor Each Other We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partnersHonor Development We recognize and nurture each others talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our teamHonor Innovation We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellenceAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTKettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws.

This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.