Material Handler 1st

## Material Handler

**Spring Glen Fresh Foods in Ephrata, PA** is now seeking Material Handlers. We are offering great benefits, stable work shifts, and a clean/ welcoming work environment. Work where you matter!

**Hours: 10:00am- 6:30pm**

Material Handlers are responsible for the efficient and timely receiving, shipping, storing, transferring and inventory control of all goods and products in the Spring Glen Plant and Warehouse.

• Safely operates forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move pallets and products between storage areas, production lines, and trucks.
• Verifies the accuracy, condition, and quantity of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Assists with loading and unloading trucks, ensuring proper handling to prevent product damage.
• Reports damaged or nonconforming goods promptly to management.
• Performs daily equipment inspections (pre- and post-shift) to ensure vehicles and tools are safe and operational.
• Rotates inventory using the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method to maintain product quality and compliance.
• Picks and stages customer orders using RF scanners and prepares materials for production as directed.
• Supports inventory control processes, including cycle counts, monthly reconciliations, and annual audits.
• Provides accurate and timely reporting of inventory levels and product shortages.
• Maintains an organized and safe work environment in compliance with housekeeping and hygiene standards.
• Adheres to company safety practices, including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Follows all food safety, legality, and quality guidelines such as GMPs, HACCP, product integrity standards, food security, and plant security protocols.
• Represents the company in a professional manner when interacting with drivers, vendors, and external personnel.
• Reports equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, or operational issues to the Warehouse Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support warehouse and plant operations.

**While the duties above generally describe the job content, not all duties are performed continually or regularly (i.e., daily, weekly, etc.). Duties performed are dependent upon the operation being supported.**

Spring Glen Fresh Foods offers a competitive rate of pay; a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, prescription drug; paid holidays; paid time off; paid short term disability; paid life insurance; and a 401(k) Retirement plan.

Spring Glen fresh foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

## Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience operating pallets, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment.
• Forklift certification preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions and maintain accuracy.
• Basic math skills and ability to track counts and measurements.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.