Material Handler NY

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Select/Inspect appropriate shipping container per written instruction or regulations and transfer the designated finished product to the correct weight and seal and label the container.
• Clean equipment pumps and utensils per relevant SSOPs to ensure compliance with GMP requirements.
• Check to make sure all filters pumps and related equipment are operating properly leak-free and sanitary before use.
• Maintain proper records of cleaning inventory of container use and a labels and screening date after each product is packaged.
• Operate powered industrial equipmentincluding forklifts pallet jacks reach walkie stackers and other materialâhandling equipmentin a safe and efficient manner
• Perform tasks in accordance with proper GMP HACCP allergen safety ISO 9001:2015 EFfCI and SQF guidelines (as applicable).
• Work with compounding supervisor/compounder to stage materials for upcoming batches
• Rotate warehouse stock as needed replenish compounding areas stock drums and fill transfer containers as needed
• Monitor and ensure proper mixing of compounded batches sample to QC with proper paperwork
• This position serves as a backup to the equipment cleaner and is cross-trained to perform required duties as operational needs arise.
• Required to attend annual refresher food safety training.
• On site annual competency testing is required.
• Responsible for maintaining the SQF ISO 9001:2015 and EFfCI requirements.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Safety and Compliance (Employee & Food Safety)

• Adhere to Bells safety policies including the use of required company-supplied PPE (ex lab coat gloves safety glasses toe cap safety shoes respirators etc.) hazard communication and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Participate in safety training audits and emergency preparedness drills.
• Act in a safe manner inclusive of compliance with all OSHA standards. Employees are empowered to stop or refuse work if it cannot be performed safely.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment; report and/or address unsafe conditions immediately.
• Support ongoing compliance with FDA USDA EPA DOT Organic HACCP DEA FSMA and all other local state and Federal regulations.
• Support ongoing compliance with SQF Kosher Halal and all other relevant food production rules and requirements.
• Uphold Food Defense and Food Safety processes and procedures.
• Support Bells Quality Systems Policy including document control product traceability crisis management allergen management and ongoing training.

Physical Demands

• The role requires frequent standing walking and sitting Employees must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods during the shift.
• Manual Handling: Regular use of hands to handle feel and reach with arms is necessary. Tasks may involve climbing step ladders balancing pushing pulling and twisting.
• Lifting Requirements: Frequently required to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to Warehouse Environment: The role involves frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and potentially toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends is expected.
• Use of Equipment: Operation of material handling equipment such as forklifts and hand-held barcode guns is required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and convert weights and volumes between English and metric units.
• Ability to convert English units of weight and volume to metric units of weight and volume
• Ability to read and comprehend safety labels manufacturing instructions safety data sheets digital scale readouts correspondence labels code numbers
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables

Competencies

• Working knowledge of applicable quality food safety and regulatory systems; training provided.
• Technical Capacity
• Ethical Conduct
• Communication Proficiency
• Results Driven
• Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Reliability & Attendance

Education Training and/or Work Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree
• Ability to read and understand instructions in English
• Knowledge of the metric system is required
• Forklift certification required