Job Description

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.

Location: 1950 Ruffin Mill Road Colonial Heights VA 23834

JOB TITLE: Distribution Material Handler

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $22.50 per hour

SHIFT: 1st

HOURS: Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm
(Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule especially during holidays.)

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, maintains the integrity of the organization’s warehouses, receives, stores, picks, loads and distributes products and POS materials within the warehouse.

Essential Job Duties

• Accurately loads and unloads trailers of palletized and non-palletized product and POS material. Utilizes manual and power material handling equipment.
• Sorts and places products or POS materials on racks or shelves according to predetermined designated locations.
• Accurately assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets, wraps pallets with stretch film and prepares for shipping.

• Marks/labels in coming products with identifying information. (Date Code, Product Description and Code, Case Count)
• Marks/labels outgoing product with identifying information. (Route #/BIN Location, Pallet Count)
• Verifies amounts of product/POS materials received.
• Uses technology (RF scanning and voice picking equipment) during local checkout process according to Company Operation Guidelines.

• Operates material handling equipment to transport stored items within the warehouse.
• Prepares and organizes warehouse for daily cycle count inventory and shopping activities.
• Complete daily maintenance power equipment checklist. Report defective equipment.

• Practices and adheres to appropriate safety, food safety and hygiene guidelines/procedures for safe housekeeping and personal protection.
• Keeps work area clean and removes trash from work area floor.
• Stores supplies in designated areas.
• Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions.
• Follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights; identifies/reports defective equipment.
• Reports all job-related injuries/property damage to supervision.

• Supports and participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives including 5S (sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain).
• May perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED and/or one year of experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation and Benefits: The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $22.50 per hour.

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.