Material Handler

This job entails the classification defined below. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs the safe operation of a manual or powered pallet jack, also will be required to operate power lift equipment including specialized (narrow-aisle) equipment including but not limited to Forklifts. Require 6-12 months minimum driving experience. Stages and stocks all raw materials used in the packaging section, according to packaging schedule and daily schedule. Returns unused raw materials back to the warehouse. Performs record-keeping duties including raw materials requisition forms and transfer slips. Arranges and rotates stock in the warehouse. Rotates stock from warehouse for candy mix pickers, also occasionally picks candy mixes. Must be able to accurately and speedily follow written instructions, in English. May be asked to fill in at the packaging equipment if situation arises and dictates. Inherent in each position is a general duty to maintain each respective work area in a safe and sanitary condition. The employee may be required to perform other such duties within the scope of their employment as may be assigned. Regular, predictable, full-time attendance is required as an essential function of this position. Wages, hours, and working conditions are outlined in a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Jelly Belly Candy Company and Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grainmillers International Union, AFL-CIO, Local #125. Overtime as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is mandatory. An essential function of this job is a requirement to work all hours scheduled. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES No supervisory responsibilities exist in this position. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. An equivalency of education could possibly fulfill formal degree requirements. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. The employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. The employee must seek assistance on all lifting of over 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. #J-18808-Ljbffr