Material Handler I

Come join the skilled team at Sensient Technologies.  We are collaborative and hard working.  We solve touch problems, and we will be better with you.

We are looking for a Material Handler (1^st shift, Monday – Friday) to join our team and play an essential role in coordinating the movement of product throughout the facility to provide a consistent flow of materials.  

What You’ll do:

• Load / unload inbound and outbound freight to and from vehicles and containers.  You will also maintain and manage inventory to ensure maximum storage capacity; handle emergency material requests; load and unload docks; manage disposal inventory; and act as forklift driver for Shipping and Receiving.  
• Enter, maintain and update computer inventory records so real-time accurate inventory is available. Manage and maintain inventory in accordance with all housekeeping and stock maintenance guidelines while achieving and maintaining inventory accuracy of 95% or higher.
• Be responsible for inventory, rotation and inspection of freight held in the warehouse. Label shipments and product.
• Complete required documentation, prepare shipments and boxes for shipping, and 
• Closely work with Inventory Control, Warehouse Operations Supervisor and Warehouse Operations Manager to become experienced in all warehouse responsibilities and ensure that all warehouse procedures are followed in all areas according to ISO9001 and safety standards.

What You’ll bring:

• High School diploma or G.E.D., with prior warehouse operations and inventory management experience.  (AS400 operation desirable).
• 3-5 years of inventory operations and forklift (Reach/Stand/Sit) experience required.
• Ability to work overtime any day up to and including Saturday/Sunday as required.  
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and math skills.
• The ability to Label, weigh, and dimension freight and record damaged shipments and misrouted freight on applicable reports.

What You’ll Get: 

• Excellent pay and benefits from day one.
• Safe environment to work in and support from management team. 
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond. 
• Uniforms and safety equipment furnished by the company including hairnets, beard covers, dust masks, lifting belts and respirators as needed.

About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors:  Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.

SQF RESPONSIBILITY:  Ensure the highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) in order to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared and handled according to the highest possible standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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