Posted 12 days ago
Material Handler - Day Shift
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Operates forklifts and material-handling equipment to receive, move, and stage raw materials and finished goods in a food or chemical production warehouse, maintaining inventory accuracy and following safety procedures.
About this role
Job Summary
Are you ready for your next step in your career?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
We have a great opportunity in USA where you will control or operate machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line.
As a Material Handler (Receiving Operator) you will complete all assigned work including picking stock in a safe accountable manner and ensures associated stock accuracy where applicable during the shift. If you have experience in warehouse and materials this is for you! This position is located in South Brunswick, NJ USA. This position is DAY SHIFT M-F.
You will report to the Team leader or supervisor and learn new skills to stay current with the needs of the position in a changing environment. You will be trained and certified to use different types of a fork lift truck. You will have a great educational background with experience in a food/chemical production environment.
1.“Where You’ll Make a Difference”
- Receive incoming shipments and verify quantities.
- Sampling of raw materials and unloading trailers
- Work picking and weighing out materials
- Load and unload trucks.
- Move materials to storage or production areas.
- Pick and stage materials for production or shipping.
- Operate equipment such as: Forklift, Pallet jacks or Hand truck
- Maintain inventory accuracy and perform cycle counts.
- Use warehouse management systems (WMS) or scanners to track inventory.
- Follow safety procedures and keep work areas organized.
2.“What Makes You the Right Fit”
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift and move materials (frequently up to 50 lbs / 23 kg).
- Experience with forklifts or material-handling equipment (may require certification).
- Basic computer and inventory-tracking skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
3.“How Would You Stand Out?”
- Inventory management
- Material movement and logistics
- Teamwork
- Forklift Experience
4.“Why Choose Us?”
- Work closely with world‑class perfumers and contribute directly to creative fragrance development.
- Join a dynamic, collaborative team environment focused on innovation.
- Opportunity to influence high‑visibility product launches across multiple categories.
- Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and industry leadership.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Career development opportunities within a global fragrance organization.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
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