We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real. 

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Material Handler will be responsible for picking, moving, storing, shipping/receiving tasks and managing product and ingredient material within the warehouse or production facility, ensuring efficient and accurate handling of products. 

Position Responsibilities

• Perform picking, storing, shipping and receiving tasks as assigned. 
• Load/unload trucks in an accurate and prompt manner, verify item quantities and report all variances immediately. 
• Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to management. 
• Keep all work area in compliance with housekeeping guidelines and free of any object that might contaminate product. 
• Complete all required documentation. 
• Operate a forklift throughout the plant and surrounding area in a safe manner following all safety procedures.
• Perform daily forklift inspection along with any other safety inspections or checks as required.
• Ensure proper operation of all processing equipment for the area they are trained in and ensure the quality of product as specified by customer orders. Assist operators as necessary.
• Weigh materials or products as necessary along with completing and maintaining all documentation accurately.
• Will be responsible for moving materials and products onto and off pallets, skids or lifting device.
• Must follow safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations which apply to job, including but not limited to, right to Know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, blood borne pathogens, and lockout/tagout.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements 

• 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.
• Ability to obtain a valid forklift operator certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Understand written or verbal instructions or job duties, follow instructions thoroughly, ask questions if necessary, be engaged in the work, and be a partner in producing the finest ofi products.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices, and work safely to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Ability to pick-up and carry products up to 50 pounds unassisted is required.
• Ability to use full range of motion to bend, stretch, kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladder and work standing-up for much of the entire shift is required.
• Work in a light industrial and somewhat warm environment (during summer) or cool areas (during the winter).
• Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Must have the ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with all safety protocols and requirements.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com 

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.