Haribo Jobs in Racine, WI (NOW HIRING)

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Material Handler will be responsible for transporting products, packaging, and equipment through facility with the use of material handling equipment. (I.e. pallet jack, forklift) and distributes them within the facility. The Material Handler serves as the SAP subject matter expert in the packaging area on this shift assigned. The Material Handler will partner with support functions to identify and resolve unplanned downtime events, quality, safety, cost, and other losses attributed to the area, using problem solving techniques and a continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements:

• Responsible for incoming and outgoing materials for the areas assigned, ensuring timely and accurate entry into SAP.
• Operates forklift and/or pallet jacks during routine performance of duties.
• Receives, inspects, and stages raw materials, scrap, packaging materials, chemicals, and other supplies into the assigned area, completing SAP entries as necessary.
• Removes finished products from the production areas ensuring proper identification, banding, and labeling to meet customer specifications, completing SAP entries as necessary.
• Stages and loads finished goods and materials in accordance with warehouse and production planning schedule.
• Coordinates all processed scrap materials at bins and hoppers. Bands and stores materials. Loads trucks as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED) required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of working experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Requires computer skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft programs such as: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. SAP a plus.
• Requires basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with percentages, and have basic knowledge of algebra as well as make fine adjustments in equipment settings.
• Must be able to operate electric or manual pallet jacks and forklift.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be flexible with work scheduling as well as overtime.
• Previous experience working in a food manufacturing plant preferred.
• Requires teamwork ability; works well with others and communicates effectively with all associates.
• Requires the ability to train and coach others for success.

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

HARIBO is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please contact the location for which you are applying and ask to speak with the human resources representative or email careers-us@Haribo.com.