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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Material Handler - 1st Shift

Job Location: ​Forest Park​

Forest Park, Il

Want to make an impact?

The Material Handler is responsible for transporting products, packaging and raw materials to and from production lines, packaging areas, and trailers. Organizes packaging and return areas, loads or unloads trailers.

Ways you will make a difference

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Completes forklift driver’s daily checklist form. Replenishes fluids and generates maintenance work request forms for repairs needed.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Picks and stages packaging and supplies at work sites.
  • Receives materials from production by verifying and identifying information and quantity of materials, placing materials in inventory.
  • Load and unload trailers.
  • Verifies case/pallet counts and patters. Reports any discrepancies to the floor and/or the department supervisor.
  • Knowledgeable of all Material Handler duties and responsibilities.
  • Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to BBPC safety methods.
  • Adheres to all BBPC established GMP’s.
  • Assist in inventory reconciliation process.
  • Maintains a clean and neat work area at all times.
  • Maintains inventory control system by tracking, moving, and shipping the product using “SAP system” and/or Excel spreadsheet.
  • Performs duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to managers
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.
  • Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

Skills that will make you successful

  • Ability to operate a Reach and Standup forklift truck and/or hand jack.
  • Ability to speak, write and read English.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Able to lift up to 60 lbs.
  • Must be able to operate a stretch-wrapper.
  • Must possess good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate in English.
  • Promote teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform task as needed.
  • Maintain expectations for creating high quality and food safe products through compliance with regulatory requirements and by upholding a strong quality culture.

Experiences that will support your success

1 year of forklift and reach truck experience.  Certified Preferred

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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