Material Handler

Roskam Foods

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Kentwood, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Material Handler is responsible for operating lifting equipment to load, unload, and transport materials throughout the warehouse. They must also maintain accurate inventory records and ensure production lines are staged with necessary materials.

Qualifications

You have experience operating lifting devices such as forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials. You are responsible for inspecting product loads for accuracy, positioning materials, and ensuring timely delivery, while also understanding and following FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles.

Must Have Skills for ATS

forklift

FIFO

Job Description

Position Description and Purpose: 

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. 

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Essential Functions/ Responsibilities:

  • Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevated platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material
  • Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
  • Manually or mechanically, load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
  • Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas
  • Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels
  • Understand and follow the order of materials for FIFO
  • Forecast needs of the line and stage the line appropriately to maintain necessary materials available that allow production to run smoothly
  • Inspecting equipment, structures, or material to identify causes of errors or other problems or defects and reporting then through the appropriate channels

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.

Roskam Foods

After a century of building careers and brands under the radar, Roskam Foods is no longer the industry's best-kept secret. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we are a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated, and shelf-stable products. We run a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. With our uncompromising food quality and safety standards, we have the ability to handle allergens such as peanuts, dairy, and special product types like gluten-free and non-GMO, all in a safe and controlled environment. We have a clear purpose at Roskam Foods and it's all about multiplying possibilities for our customers and employees. When we optimize the potential of our people and the brands we serve, we generate value for each of our stakeholders. We call this "exponential potential." Inherently agile and rapidly growing, we welcome the next great partnership or team member for shared success.
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