Logistics Technician (Material Handler)

TITLE

Logistics Technician (Material Handler)

REPORTS TO

Area Leader, Logistics

LOCATION

McCalla, Alabama

SHIFT(s):

Day Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am

Night Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am

Schedule: Work 2 days / Off 2 days / Work 3 days / Off 2 days

COMPENSATION Base Rate

Minimum starting wage: $23+ / per hour

(Night Shift $2 Shift Differential not included in hourly rates)

Why Smucker is the Place for You

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work while enjoying each day. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker.

Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee as part of our commitment to be an employer of choice. Highlights include:

• Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 80 hours vacation accrual, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, parental leave, and annual holiday bonus. See more athttps://www.jmsmucker.com/careers/why-smucker/employee-benefits
• Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace - an environment you will look forward to coming into each day

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Understands and supports the J.M. Smucker McCalla safety program policies and performs work-related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe working conditions and suggests new safety standards as appropriate.
• Ensures timely loading and unloading of all materials on a forklift, based on schedule.
• Coordinates storage and handling of all materials including tagging, data input, and deposit.
• Ensures carrier inspections are conducted and documented.
• Supports material release/hold system.
• Proficient with using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and can act as a resource for others.
• Can perform shipping, receiving, and general warehouse tasks in ambient and frozen temperatures.
• Helps coordinate sustainability load outs.
• Submits improvements for work processes.
• Follow safety protocols around warehouse and forklift safety.
• Maintains Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) standards for assigned area.
• Performs line delivery when needed to ensure that operating lines are fully stocked.
• Has and maintains a safe forklift driving record.
• Maintains an assigned sanitation schedule.
• Supports plant and department work systems.
• Provides accurate data entry and feedback reference supplier and carrier delivery performance.
• Is qualified and active in key element/functional leadership program.
• Understands staging loads and demonstrates ability to perform this task.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates, technical degree, or training is preferred.
• Prior forklift experience is required.
• Stand-up forklift experience preferred.
• Prior training on dock equipment (truck restraints, chocks, trailer stands, dock levelers, doors, etc.) preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as a safety rules, GMPs, and general instructions.Good communication skills are required both verbally and written.Ability to use a computer and input data required for production. Ability to give and receive feedback.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk, at least, 90% of the time.
• The employee must be able to work 12-hour shifts.
• The employees must occasionally lift/push/pull or carry up to 60 pounds and should be able to lift 35-50 pounds frequently.
• The employee must be able to squat or kneel and bend frequently.
• The employee must be able to work in a cold (-10 degrees F) freezer environment frequently.
• The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast, oils, peanut butter, and other materials.
• The employee must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis.
• Repetitive motion, reaching, handling/feeling frequently (60-90% of the time).
• Hearing protection required.

• Physical requirements of the job include the ability to:
  • Lift and carry up to 60 pounds
  • Stand, sit, walk, enter confined spaces, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb
  • Perform repetitive actions, reach, and feel
  • Able to climb steps frequently, work at heights above 6 feet, climb ladders, and operate elevated devices such as aerial lifts, cranes, and scissor/boom lifts on a frequent basis

VISION

• Employee is required to have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses. The applicant must pass a standard eye exam.

SAFE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environments characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions:
• Weekend work.
• 2-2-3 schedule, days, or nights.
• Computer usage.
• Willing to travel for various trainings.
• Environment temperature varies between hot and cold conditions.
• Noise level is moderate to high; hearing conservation program required.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to learn company-specific systems and Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Able to perform the essential job functions outlined above consistent with safety standards and practices.
• Able to understand and use proper personal protective equipment for the area.
• Detail oriented and able to see projects through to completion.
• Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to provide leadership and prioritization in designated area.
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and able to effectively multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Able to work both independently (alone) and interdependently (on a team).
• Work areas may expose employees to a wide range of temperatures, including cold environments as low as-10F, refrigerated areas around40F, and hot conditions reaching up to95-100F, depending on the specific work area.

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.