Material Handler

Description

Job Description
Job Title: Material Handler
Location: Bayonne, NJ
Department: Production
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes

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.

Job description

• Responsible for packing the finished product in cases/ boxes after product has been determined to be in perfect conditions.
• General housekeeping, maintaining a clean and orderly work area to be in compliance with GMP and SQF Food Safety standards.
• Responsible for supplying products, jars, and caps to assigned production line.
• Keep all work area in compliance with housekeeping guidelines and free of any object that might contaminate product.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Responsible for use of correct packaging material and printing of labels.
• Has good communication skills with co-workers.
• Responsible for adherence to the production schedule
• Follow/Lead/Demonstrate Olam’s Safety and Quality principles
• Perform other related duties as assigned by manager/supervisor.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Preferred food manufacturing environment
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) experience preferred
• Ability to work with positive attitude in a high stress environment
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must have good written and oral communication skills.
• Flexible availability to work Saturdays due to business needs

The pay for this role in the state of NJ is $17.65/hr and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location
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 Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.