Material Handling Specialist

Now Hiring for Weekday 8 Hour Shifts!

Material Handlers Needed!

2nd Shift - 2pm-10pm (Monday through Friday)
3rd Shift - 10pm-6:00am (Monday through Friday)

Located just 10 miles north of downtown Terre Haute, Taghleef Industries is expanding to meet growing customer demand. We're looking for great employees like you to join our team!

We produce a variety of food packaging films such as snacks, bakery, confectionery, ice cream novelty, fresh cut produce and coffee. You will enjoy a clean, safe, and modern working environment. Taghleef values our employees and provides a culture where you will thrive and grow your career.

We are very excited to offer a variety of opportunities for motivated workers, including a NEW 8-hour Monday through Friday shift schedule!

Potential overtime may be available and will be based on business needs.

Mandatory training will be conducted on 1st shift before starting shift schedule.

Material Handlers are responsible for packaging and movement of completed film products.

If hired, your daily tasks will include:

• Complete all required safety activities as outlined in plant safety rules.
• Operate a variety material handling vehicles and equipment.
• Weigh, inspect, and label film by following operation instructions.
• Perform audits to ensure packaging integrity.
• Clean up messes or other housekeeping issues as soon as reasonable; this will include an overall 'clean as you go' mentality.
• Report any known or discovered contamination or other food safety risk to product to their direct supervisor immediately.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
• Operate a fork truck and/or pallet jack (Taghleef will provide certification on all equipment)

The successful candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and a real commitment to their attendance, quality of work, ensuring a superior customer experience, with a key focus on safety, quality, and cleanliness.

Pay is based on performance and includes a $1.00/hour night shift differential.

To qualify, candidates should meet the following requirements:
• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Must be able to work in a moderately heavy manufacturing environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance
• Must be able to withstand continuous periods of moving, walking, bending, stooping, keeling, twisting motion, climbing, and descending stairs and ladders to perform most tasks
• Must be mentally sharp and quick to respond
• Must be able to perform basic math functions
• Must understand basic computer skills and perform "daily" data entry tasks/requirements

You'll receive a competitive benefits package including weekly pay, paid time off, paid holidays, health/prescription, dental and vision insurance, both short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, additional life insurance amounts available including spouse and dependent child coverage through payroll deductions, flexible spending accounts, company funded heath savings accounts, fitness reimbursement, tuition assistance and 401(k) with a company match.

Taghleef Industries, Inc., is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Taghleef is a Drug Free Workplace. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.