Material Handler - NIGHTS - $24.62/hr at Bel Brands USA – Traverse City, Michigan

Bel, makers of iconic brands including Babybel, The Laughing Cow, Boursin, and GoGo Squeez is a growing global company that values your contributions, strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone and offers career growth and development opportunities, as well as competitive total compensation and meaningful well-being benefits from day one. For All, For Good, our company signature, reflects Bel’s commitment to sustainability and healthier and responsible food for all. The company has headquarters in Chicago (Bel Brands USA) and New York City (GoGo Squeez) and operates 5 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Leitchfield, KY; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.

Job Summary:

As a material handler, you will be responsible for the timely movement of all materials within your designated location and tracking the movement within the computerized systems to ensure proper tracking and inventory.

Job Duties:

• Operate a forklift to move raw materials, packaging, finished product and other materials from one location to another.
• Use a computer and company systems to track all material movement transactions, both incoming and outgoing.
• Observe all GMP, Food Safety, and Employee Safety requirements.
• Load 53 foot trailers with a lift truck
• Shipping and receiving of products and materials
• Log incoming material and outgoing pallets into computer system
• Recognize shortages of materials in the system and order materials for next shift
• Follow detailed processes for assigned work to ensure proper completion.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to understand both written and verbal instructions in English.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Prior experience forklift/material handling experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience working in the food industry is a plus
• Must be able to measure and understand tare weight.
• Strong attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Computer skills
• Basic Math skills
• Competency with weights and measures

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to repeatedly get on and off of a forklift safely.
• Must be able to work 8 hours per day and be on his/her feet for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in cold temperature environments when wearing proper attire.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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