Material Handler - Day Shift at Lactalis US Yogurt, Inc.

Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Material Handling, Food Safety, Warehouse Management, Inventory Management, Forklift Operation, Organizational Skills, Math Skills, Teamwork, Time Management, Adaptability

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis US Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a material handling based in Londonderry. As a Material Handler, you are a vital part vital part of our team! In this position, you will be responsible for receiving raw materials, supplying production with raw materials, performing cycle counts, maintaining orderly warehouse and operating power industrial equipment (training provided). From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: Responsible for all aspects of food safety and quality, as applicable and defined in plant and department procedures. Stage or deliver raw materials needed for all production lines on a daily basis including cups, lids, fruit, and cardboard. Work with other Material Handlers and filler operators to ensure materials needed are staged in a timely fashion. Receive in-coming raw materials and supplies. Use handheld device receive and transfer inventory items in and out of warehouse stock. Facilitate raw material cycle counts and assist in reconciling inventory to aid Procurement in the release of purchase orders. Maintain the organization and cleanliness of all dry goods warehouse. Check for shortages and reject damaged goods on incoming freight deliveries. Build various raw material orders to be shipped to co-packers. Keep recycling area presentable at all times and accurately complete the proper waste tracking forms. Unload collected recyclable material into balers and other dedicated recycling bins. Maintain records and documents as necessary. Receive plant chemicals and transfer them into secondary storage containers. Prepare collection bins as needed. Operate the bin washer if necessary. Create bales of plastic & cardboard from the vertical balers, and manually bale rebox cardboard. Operate power industrial equipment such as forklifts, tuggers, crane, balers, compactor and bin washer in a safe manner at all times. Perform other duties as assigned. WORK SCHEDULE: Yes - you read that right! Our two week rotation in Production allows our team members to have every other Friday, Saturday, Sunday off! We run 12 hour shifts - Week 1: 48 Hours, Week 2: 36 hours 6:30a - 6:30p Week 1: Sat - On, Sun - On, Mon - Off, Tues - Off, Wed - On Thurs - On, Fri - Off Week 2: Sat - Off, Sun - Off, Mon - On, Tues - On, Wed - Off, Thurs - Off, Fri - On From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: High School Diploma or GED required. 1-3 years prior experience in material handling or warehouse environment preferred. Prior use of powered industrial equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks and high lifts recommended, but not required Strong organizational and math skills. Experience using warehouse management systems and RF handheld technology. Ability to flex schedule and work overtime as business needs. Ability to manage time, work in a fast paced environment and communicate concerns in a timely manner. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints. Ability to operate in a team environment. Ability to adapt in a changing work environment. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires the ability to consistently stand. Requires the ability to sit occasionally. Requires the ability to consistently walk. Requires the use of hands/fingers to handle or feel is consistent. The ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The ability to occasionally operate powered equipment. Requires the ability to lift and/or carry weight up to 50 pounds. The ability to push/pull weight up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in this work environment is occasionally high. The position experiences interruptions during the day consistently. The requirement to work overtime in this environment is occasional. The ability to wear personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, hair nets, safety vests and bump caps is (choose one) consistently. Ability work in an open and collaborative environment with no private offices is consistent. At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Material Handler is responsible for receiving and supplying raw materials for production, maintaining warehouse organization, and operating industrial equipment. They also perform cycle counts and ensure food safety and quality standards are met.