Title:  Material Handler, [[filter1]]   Req ID: 9695

City, State:  Hartwell, GA, Georgia (US-GA)

Reports to:  [[hiringManagerTitle]] 

Department:  [[department_obj]] 

Classification:  Nonexempt 

MATERIAL HANDLER

Job Responsibilities

• Move materials from one place to another
• Keep product on the line/tables at all times
• Maintain safe and clean working environment
• Report any issues to the Production Team Leader
• Always follow GMP’s and Safety Procedures
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations, work instructions and policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English – Spanish) preferred

Additional Skills

• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and/or verbal instructions
• Must be able to interact well with other team members
• Must be a self-starter and able to work without close supervision
• Willingness and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to understand different units of measure and record information
• Good safety knowledge and safety record

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Must be able to work in a cold environment (38-40 F)
• Use hands to find, handle, touch and manipulate items
• Stand for extended periods, walk and reach with hands or arms
• Occasionally stoop, reach, crouch, twist and walk
• Able to work Overtime and/or weekends

Work Environment:

• Individual will be subject to production and warehouse environment (wet environment with temperatures in the range of 38 to 40 degrees)
• Medium/High noise levels from operating machines and cleaning equipment
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts
• Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to enforce Good Food Manufacturing (GMP’s) processes
•  Required to use personal protective equipment

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check are required.

Brakebush provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants must have the legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

Brakebush is committed to adhering to compliance and applicable pay transparency laws in all states where we operate and any other states where we have a legal obligation.