Material Handler

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At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

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The Material Handler is responsible for the accurate receipt, orderfill and loading process of all

inbound/outbound materials at the Anderson site. Material Handling areas include the ASRS, Packaging

Warehouse, Raw Ingredient Warehouses (Sacramento/Intercept) and Rail Receiving Area.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH:

- Maintain First In, First Out practices.

- Actively participate in a NCE environment.

- Keep work area and truck & rail yard area clean at all times.

- Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

- Responsible for handling equipment properly thereby preventing any equipment damage.

- Adhere to the quality standards outlined in the HACCP plan, QMS and other quality SOPs.

- Perform quality inspections on the product and packaging.

- Perform the sanitation of the equipment and area (includes disassembly and assembly of

equipment).

- Take action and ensure that proper follow-up has taken place when quality defects occur.

- Work with your peers and the team to make recommendations on how to improve the

operation.

- Follow-up on issues to ensure that they are completed and that the issues are addressed.

- Perform daily, routine safety inspection of material handling equipment.

- Work safely and report any unsafe situations.

- Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counting and following proper SOPs.

- Operate RF computer terminal and bar code scanner.

- Understand and work with company Hold Program to ship only clear and salable product.

- Work in a chilled environment of 36 degrees.

- Load/unload trucks with the use of a fork lift and/or pallet jack.

- Pick product in less than pallet load quantities from the pick area and take to the order staging

area.

- Repetitive lifting of products/materials up to 50 lbs throughout a 12hr shift.

- Unload Packaging/ Raw Materials according to inbound dock schedule and production

schedule .

- Accurately receive inbound product in SAP and put away into proper storage type areas.

- Unload Sugar and Resin railcars and tanker trucks.

SKILLS:

Ability and willingness to operate and support a positive Nestle culture and follow established values.

- Ability to integrate into all parts of the operation to support the facility in achieving our goals & objectives.

- Proactive individual that takes responsibility for their equipment, line, coworkers and the continuous

improvement of the operation.

- Able to work in a team environment where honest communication, a positive attitude, engagement, and

personal accountability is expected.

- Detail oriented individual who accurately records information.

- Able to work off-shifts, weekends & extended shifts (i.e. 10 hrs., 12 hrs.).

- Able to work with computers (navigating systems, recording information, using to find information to

perform the job).

- Has positive conflict management skills.

- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

- Accountable for personal development & improvement.

- Ability to work in a fast paced environment & handle multiple tasks.

- Must be able to obtain any licenses or certificates required either by Nestle or outside regulatory agency,

either local, State or Federal as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

-High school Diploma or GED preferred

-2 years of work experience or post-secondary education

-3 months of manufacturing of beverage products, and/or Nestle experience preferred

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.

The Nestle Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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