Material Handler - 1st Shift

SHIFT: 1st HOURS: 4:00am-12:30pm. Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays. HOURLY PAY= $18.00 PER HOUR 🚨 Earn up to $3,500 in Retention Bonuses! 🚨 Join our team and receive: ✅ $1,000 after 90 days ✅ $2,500 after 6 months Bring your talent, grow your career, and get rewarded for staying with us! Bonus eligibility and terms apply. Why You Will Love Working At Maola® Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future. Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products. We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month. Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters. Summary Supports production needs by setting up, adjusting, and operating bottle handling equipment, labelers and video jets. Essential Duties And Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Maintains clean work area and equipment. Checks bottles for proper code and label when a change-over takes place. Monitors the Alpine: clears jams and reroutes jugs as needed. Maintains jug supply and storage; communicates with supervisor regarding bottle trailer needs. Keeps machines running to the bagging machine. Operates bagging machine when production is down. Communicates with lead person or supervisor when issues arise. Assists Maintenance when equipment is down. Follows all Safety Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime. Basic Requirements High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent. Manufacturing experience preferred. COMPETENCIES Communication Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally. Accountability Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise. Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. Customer Focused Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs. Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service. Initiative Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats. Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action. Problem-Solving Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance. Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. Collaboration Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met. Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk …

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