Material Handler 1, Maintenance (1st shift) 1

Position: Material Handler 1 - Maintenance  

Department: Maintenance 

Reports To: Team Lead 

Salary Type: Non-Exempt 

Location: Irwindale, CA

Pay: $19.75/hr 

 

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact. 

 

Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-based food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-based diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. 

 

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate four processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-based meal solutions. 

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-based food products are grown on 173,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 12,000 Associates globally. 

 

Join us at Bonduelle Fresh Americas for an opportunity to advance your career in a culture that places people first and makes contributing to a better future through plant-based food our top priority.

Position Summary:
The Material Handler 1 is responsible for moving products using a forklift/pallet jack within the warehouse.  This position is exposed to multiple refrigerated areas within production.  

What you will Do:

• Ensure compliance with and maintain all GMP/PPE/Safety, HACCP & Sanitation guidelines and processes.
• Move products and/or pallets from one location to another using a forklift or pallet jack. 
• Maintenance of the trash dock. Clean/sanitize the compactor and surrounding dock area. Empty trash compactors when full. 
• Monitor trash dumpsters to ensure items/products are being disposed of properly. Bail plastic and cardboard materials to load onto the trailer. 
• Monitor inventory of iGPS and wooden pallets and report to the Warehouse Coordinator/Supervisor. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:    

• GED/High School Diploma.
• 1 year of forklift experience (some positions require stand-up forklift experience). 
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to multi-task and lift up to 50 lbs.  
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold, wet, fast-paced, 24 hour plant environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screen.