Material Handler - Staging

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.

We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.

We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Position Summary:
Responsible for warehousing and movement function of raw materials, packaging materials and other supplies needed for production and research and development. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts and reconciliations. Ensures accurate inventory levels are maintained, informs other departments regarding information needed to plan and execute production.

Essential Functions

• Provide adequate and timely inventory information for use by purchasing, scheduling, production, and accounting departments.
• Receive raw materials and assign tracking numbers.
• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory reconciliations using Microsoft Excel and Innatrack MRP software.
• Pull from inventory and stage raw materials for batch production.
• Load and unload tractor-trailers using forklift or pallet jack.
• Maintain warehouse in neat and orderly fashion.
• Ensure food safety and quality protocols are followed.
• Ensure proper FIFO rotation in warehouse.

Secondary Functions

• Perform weekly, monthly, and year-end inventories.
• Pull raw material samples as directed by QA department.
• Maintain knowledge of batch production procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for providing coverage in the absence of other Material Handlers

Supervisory responsibilities:

• This position is not supervisory in nature

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to operate with moderate supervision, be detail oriented, and exercise independent judgment
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong advanced math (analysis, statistics, significant data, or number manipulation)
• Critical decision-making skills, creativity
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office

• Ability to push up to 300 pounds, pull up to 500 pounds and lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently.

Minimum qualifications:

• The position requires a high school degree or equivalent. 1-3 years experience in production environment preferred. Must have ability to become certified forklift operator.

Working conditions:

• Work is performed in a production warehouse environment.
• The position is subject to shift work, scheduled overtime, the use of and exposure to hazardous materials, high voltage, and hot pipes.
• Physical activities including heavy lifting; frequent walking, reaching, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying and sitting while driving a forklift.
• While performing the duties of the job incumbent may be working around moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level is typically moderate to loud.
• Alternative Work Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 3 or 4 days per week
  • Front Half Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, every other Wednesday 6am-6:30pm
  • Back Half Days: Every other Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 6am-6:30pm
  • Front Half Nights: Every other Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6pm-6:30am
  • Back Half Nights: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, every other Saturday 6pm-6:30am

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.