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J.T.M. Food Group

Material Handler Distribution

J.T.M. Food Group, Harrison, Ohio, United States, 45030

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Position: Material Handler – Distribution Shift: 1st Shift – 6 am – 4 pm (Monday – Friday)

Reports To: Manager – Shipping & Receiving

Benefits & Perks

Top Workplace Winner

Weekly Pay

Free Meal Buffet, Discount on JTM Products

Free Uniforms, Shoe Allowance

Free Gym Membership, Free Health Screenings

Full Medical Benefits

401k/Profit Sharing

Generous PTO

Bonus Potential (Referral Bonus & Years of Service Bonus)

Scope The Material Handler is responsible for operating a forklift or pallet jack to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. They are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform other warehouse duties. This is a freezer warehouse environment with temperatures between 0–32 °F.

Key Responsibilities

Unloading and loading trailers and verifying proper stacking and freight

Reporting shortages, damages and misplacements to supervisor

Identifying and recovering any received or shipping damage

Ensuring proper stock rotation by following lot number identification

Pulling and preparing product for shipment

Ensuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped

Ensuring products come from the proper locations

Performing picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards

Moving product from staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers

Stacking and staging product and materials

Shuttling product between buildings if needed (backup)

Maintaining facilities, equipment, and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion

Operating all equipment safely and efficiently

Inventory receipt from vendors including documentation, quality review per JTM specs and quantity verification

Communicating with internal and external customers per JTM Way

Success Criteria

Safety/GMP/Food Safety/Quality policies followed

BRC Compliance

Reporting accuracy met

Customer requirements met

Experience and Skill Requirements

Ability to build strong relationships, provide excellent customer service, and problem-solve

Self‑motivated and able to work independently and in a team setting

Able to handle a heavy workload in a fast‑paced environment

High school degree or equivalent certification

Minimum age 18 years

Forklift training and experience

Capable of operating forklifts and attachments

Good math and reading skills

Capable of following verbal and written instructions

Availability to work various shifts

Capable of standing and walking extended periods of time

Must pass written and driving forklift exam

Must be capable of lifting up to 70 lbs

Must be able to work in extreme temperatures

Must work efficiently and accurately in a fast‑paced environment

This is an onsite position

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Vets. We participate in EVerify.

Seniority Level Entry Level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Manufacturing & Production

Industry Food & Beverage Manufacturing

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