Job Description

Position:                      Material Handler (Level 4) - 1st shift 

Department:                Shipping & Receiving AM 

Reports to:                  Shipping/ Receiving Team Leader

Hours:                         6:00am – end of shift (hours may vary)

End of Assignment:   End of February 2025

Request Foods believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to the success of our company.   That contribution includes but is not limited to the assigned responsibilities.  This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but does not limit the individual or the organization only to the work identified.  It is Request Foods expectation that each member will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Load and unload trucks.
• Accurately and timely track product/ingredient lot numbers.  Use computer system to control inventory and lot accuracy.
• Operate lift truck in a safe and timely manner to assure proper unloading and storage of received materials and ingredients.
• Load and move frozen ingredients from receiving dock into appropriate freezer location(s).
• Use computer terminal to look up inventory information and print out part number identification stickers.
• Complete paperwork accurately, neatly and in a timely fashion.
• Perform lifting following approved methods to avoid injury.
• Assist in ensuring safe operation of lift trucks and order pickers following the manufacturer’s safe operating rules and OSHA requirements.

In addition to the primary functions listed above, the individual may be called to:

• Assist in the accurate picking and recording of customer and production department orders.
• Assist in getting finished shrink-wrapped pallets off from the automated wrapper and delivery to the freezer material handlers for efficient storage.
• Assist in the production and freezer areas depending on production schedule and warehouse crewing.
• Assist in staging frozen ingredients for Kitchen and Production teams from freezer requisitions.
• Assist in performing cycle counts as needed in the warehouse as well as the freezer.
• Assist in selecting orders according to proper products code numbers and quantities.
• Assist in selecting product from proper location to assure accurate product rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/ Education/ Skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift certified or ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Must have proficient math skills.
• Ability to read and write English.
• STAND UP hilo driving experience REQUIRED.

Personal Qualities/ Characteristics

• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others.
• Good organizational skills and detailed oriented.
• A National Career Readiness Score of “Bronze”, or higher, is preferred.

Physical Activities Required – The physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by a member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Extensive sitting, standing and walking           
• Lifting up to 50 lbs 

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