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Henny Penny

Material Handler -1st Shift

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What they do

A Warehouse Worker moves or transports freight, stocks, and materials, usually without using machinery.

$37,905 / year median in Ohio

+8% projected growth

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Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more! The Material Handler role is responsible for operating a forklift to collect, stack, and deliver a wide variety of materials within the production plant to support assigned team. What You'll be Doing Demonstrates consistency in practicing all safety procedures. Identifies material types and practice proper disposal of scrap. Operates the following equipment associated with material handling: radios, scanners, trash compacter, and cardboard bailer. Maintains a clean and orderly area ensuring that; aisle ways are clear, part racks are organized, parts are stocked in posted locations Fills out daily check list and completes visual inspections. Keeps supplies adequately stocked for team's daily needs. Responds to team request in timely manner. Understands how to correctly use the following functions within JDE programing (i.e. sending Kanban cards, tracking Kanban card status and history.) Utilizes all programs for communication of supply needs in department. Models Team Member Expected Behaviors and Henny Penny core values Other duties as assigned What You Need For This Position High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience Must be at least 18 years of age 1- 3 years of experience in material handling or operating a forklift Forklift Certification required Crane license required for Punch Cell roles Ability to frequently lift or move objects up to 60 lbs. Ability to multitask and prioritize internal customer needs Effective communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills. Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot Knowledge of basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) Ability to understand manufacturing processes such as Kanban, JDE, BOM viewer, method sheets, etc. Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos Basic computer skills Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment drug screen, background check screen, and motor vehicle screen (if applicable) About Us We're known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We're a behind-the-scenes engine in the world's most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy's. We're 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally. We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world's most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items. Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.