Blending Materials Handler – Team 4 (Wanamingo, MN, US, 55983)

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Supply​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

The Forklift Operator operates powered Lift Truck equipment to load, unload and move products, materials, and equipment. So, we will look to you to spot and take every opportunity to improve safety, quality, and performance while following strict adherence to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), Food Safety, and Food Defense are mandatory.

Your Responsibilities

Utilize inventory tracking system and prepare orders for shipment as needed

Transport unfinished and finished product throughout the plant and supply the production lines with raw materials and components

Ensuring waste is discarded appropriately (trash, recycling and creating bails of material)

Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and guidelines to maintain a clean & sanitary workplace

Complete additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership

Technical & Operational Skills Required

Relocate material within the warehouse from one location to other locations as necessary and moves all necessary components, etc., from storage to production activities as needed.

Handle the movement of pallets on and off trailers, racks, and other locations by using site equipment (i.e. stand up and sit-down forklift, pallet jacks and clamp equipment) within the site.

Operates bar-coding equipment to move and locate material in all areas of the plant.

Operates hand or power-driven trucks for receiving, shipping, and production coverage activities.

Operates scales and stretch wrap equipment necessary for distribution activities

Receiving: Unloads trucks, trailers, or other vehicles and moves merchandise to the appropriate areas.

Shipping: Loads finished goods from Production area to appropriate trailers for shipment.

Prepares and fills out the necessary documentation on all receiving forms, shipping documents and production tallies as needed.

Regularly the following equipment is operation: personal computer and printer, bar code scanner, telephone and fax, and copier

Has knowledge of personal computers used in the warehouse area for producing bar-code labels, inventory information and receiving & shipping paperwork

Maintains department good housekeeping and safety standards

Follows all applicable waste and scrap reduction, recycling guidelines

Hazardous Waste Operation (HAZWOPER) training and certification may be required (provided by company).

Qualifications

Certified to operate a forklift

Requires valid driver’s license

Physical ability to complete job duties,

Lift, push or pull 100 lbs

Working in varying temperature environments

Ability to bend, twist and complete repetitive motions

Ability to follow directions accurately

Attention to detail and organization skills

An aptitude for understanding and adhering to detailed manufacturing processes and safety protocols.

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Time management skills

A detail-oriented and reliable approach, with the drive to take the initiative and achieve high-quality results.

Work collaboratively with a team

Willingness to participate in ongoing training or cross training

Ability to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

A background in manufacturing or production would be beneficial, but a strong desire to learn is also highly valued.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Salary Range

USD $24.25 / Hourly 

Benefits –

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) up to 6% company match

Profit Sharing, company contributes 4%

4 weeks’ vacation

12 fixed holidays + 3 floating holidays

2 Paid Volunteer Days

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

6-month wage increase, and 1 year wage increase

After 1 year of service –

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity / Paternity leave

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve. If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com .Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.