Material Handling Lead - On Site - MO

Position Summary

The Material Handling Lead ensures that the Material Handling - Forklift Operator Team executes standard operating procedures of unboxing and moving of product to the processing line all while ensuring safe operations of equipment and following prescribed safety standards for lifting and movement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Essential Functions

Oversees the function of Material Handling - Forklift Operators as described below.

Safely drive forklift to transport and move frozen product boxes from storage to the unboxing area.

Use the forklift to carefully lift and move boxes, ensuring they are placed safely in designated area.

Check that boxes are properly secured on the forklift to prevent spillage or damage during transport.

Ensure proper stacking of the boxes in the unboxing area according to standard operating procedure.

Ensure the forklift is operating in a safe environment, especially when dealing with frozen products, which may require colder temperatures or specific handling practices.

Unboxing and Sorting :

Open and remove 60# boxes of frozen products, making sure to handle boxes with proper lift assist equipment.

Record the unboxing and receipt of inventory, updating systems (manually or through software) to ensure accurate stock levels.

Store frozen products in designated areas that meet temperature requirements.

Maintain a clean and safe working area by cleaning up any debris or spills that may occur during the unboxing process.

May assist in moving and restocking products within the facility to ensure smooth inventory flow.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Communicate with others both verbally and in writing.

Education & Experience