Material Handler II

Glanbia is a global nutrition company, grounded in science and nature and dedicated to providing better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. The company takes pure and clean ingredients including milk, whey and grains and using expert knowledge and capabilities produces high quality nutritional ingredients and branded consumer products for customers and consumers worldwide.

Glanbia Performance Nutrition is a wholly owned subsidiary of Glanbia located in Downers Grove, Illinois. GPN’s brand portfolio consists of – Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Isopure, Think!, Nutramino ABB, Body & Fit, Amazing Grass and SlimFast, each with its own brand essence. GPN manufactures and markets the full range of performance nutrition and lifestyle products including protein, pre-workout, muscle gainers, ready-to-eat snacks and general health. Products are sold through a variety of channels including specialty retail, the internet, gyms and FDM in a variety of formats including powders, bars and Ready-to-Drink beverages. GPN has a global and expanding footprint with a current in-market presence in 24 countries.

Glanbia Performance Nutrition has enjoyed consistent double-digit growth which has been achieved both organically and through acquisition. Today, GPN has approximately $1.2B in revenue and 2,500 employees worldwide. With state-of-the-art production facilities occupying over 500,000 square feet of operating space, GPN is the only sports nutrition company to manufacture and market items in every product category.

As the parent of Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Plc is a global performance nutrition and ingredients group with leading market positions in cheese, whey proteins, sports nutrition and micronutrient premixes headquartered in Kilkenny, Ireland. Glanbia Plc has over 6,900 employees in 34 countries worldwide. Its products are sold or distributed in over 130 countries. The company is organized into a number of divisions; Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN), Glanbia Nutritionals, Glanbia Ireland and also a number of joint ventures. Revenues for Glanbia plc are approximately $4.1B. For more information visit the company website at: www.glanbia.com

Description

% of Time Spent

• Load, unload, move, count/pick, stack and stage product and materials using a sit down or stand-up forklift, performing other material handling as required

• Accurately pull and prepare product for use in production or for shipment

• Responsible for filling out all documentation correctly and clearly

• Inspect all materials during picking, shipping and receiving to ensure product number accuracy and material is free of damage, reporting any discrepancies

• Keep accurate records and reports to ensure tight inventory control and security is maintained. Assist in physical inventories

• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially customer service, transportation, and maintenance

• Inspect any assigned equipment on a daily basis.

• Assist in maintaining/promoting our Safety Culture

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Lab coat, safety shoes, safety glasses, bump cap, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, and nitrile gloves

• Perform other duties as assigned

Min/Preferred

Education Level

Description

Preferred

High School Diploma GED

Minimum Years of Experience

Maximum Years of Experience

Comments

Required: 3+ months of forklift experience

Preferred 1+ years of manufacturing / distribution experience

• Experience operating Sit Down, Stand Up, or Reach Truck

• RF scanning equipment experience is preferred

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English is required
• Oral and written communication skills are essential
• Good judgment and decision-making abilities

Demand

Frequency

Sitting

Occasional

Standing

Constant

Walking

Constant

Bending/Stooping

Frequent

1) Lift 55lbs from 6 inches to waist level occasionally.

2) Lift 55lbs from waist level and deposit on 60 inch shelf occasionally.

3) Carry 55lbs for 20 feet, depositing on waist high surface occasionally.

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the particular job. It is intended only to be a general description of the essential functions common to positions of this type.