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.
• Inspect and record temperatures of bulk storage tanks, refer trailers and garage.
• Pull and load cook deck with all raw materials for all production lines and set up room as needed.
• Observe and follow FEFO- first expiring, first out rule.
• Receive daily fruit transfer sheet and verify quantities being delivered.
• Break down fruit and place in designated storage areas.
• Receive inbound ISO and CORN bulk tank deliveries.  
• 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, Food Safety and Safety procedures and 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.
• Ability to lift 50lbs., Lift 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 $19.00 - $24.00