Distribution Material Handler

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Distribution Material Handler

Location: Lakewood, NJ
Shift: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Possible overtime
Start times and hours may vary based on staffing coverage, production schedules, and holiday needs.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE HISTORY HERE…

As a Distribution Material Handler, you will help keep warehouse operations running safely, accurately, and efficiently. You will receive, store, pick, load, and distribute products and point-of-sale (POS) materials while maintaining inventory integrity and supporting the timely movement of customer orders.

Your attention to detail, commitment to safety, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment will help ensure products are in the right place at the right time.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

• Accurately load and unload trailers containing palletized and non-palletized products and POS materials using manual and powered material-handling equipment.
• Sort and place products and POS materials on racks or shelves according to designated storage locations.
• Accurately assemble customer orders from stock, place orders on pallets, wrap pallets with stretch film, and prepare shipments.
• Mark and label incoming products with identifying information, including date code, product description/code, and case count.
• Label outgoing products with appropriate route number, bin location, and pallet count.
• Verify quantities of products and POS materials received.
• Use warehouse technology, including RF scanning and voice-picking equipment, during the checkout and order fulfillment process in accordance with company operating guidelines.
• Operate material-handling equipment to transport products and materials throughout the warehouse.
• Prepare and organize the warehouse for daily cycle counts, inventory activities, and shopping activities.
• Complete daily powered-equipment maintenance checklists and report defective equipment.
• Follow all safety, food safety, hygiene, housekeeping, and personal-protection procedures.
• Maintain clean work areas and keep aisles and exits clear of trash and obstructions.
• Store supplies in designated areas.
• Follow safe lifting and carrying procedures for materials of various sizes, shapes, and weights.
• Promptly report defective equipment, job-related injuries, and property damage to supervision.
• Support and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, including 5S: sort, set, shine, standardize, and sustain.
• Perform other duties as required to support warehouse operations.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH…

You will work under direct supervision and partner closely with warehouse and distribution team members to support safe, accurate, and efficient daily operations. You will coordinate with colleagues involved in receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, loading, and shipping to keep products and materials moving through the warehouse.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE… (MUST HAVE)

• High school diploma or GED and/or one year of relevant experience.
• Ability to work the scheduled overnight shift: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with possible overtime.
• Flexibility to accommodate changes in start times or hours based on staffing coverage, production requirements, and holiday schedules.
• Ability to safely operate or work around manual and powered material-handling equipment.
• Ability to use warehouse technology such as RF scanners and voice-picking equipment.
• Ability to follow established safety, food safety, hygiene, and operating procedures.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.
• Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical activities associated with warehouse work.
• Ability to occasionally sit, climb, or balance.
• Ability to perform work requiring close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical equipment and in an environment that may occasionally include wet or humid conditions, airborne particles or fumes, chemicals, and outside weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment where noise levels are typically moderate.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE… (NICE TO HAVE)

• Previous warehouse, distribution, shipping/receiving, or material-handling experience.
• Experience operating powered material-handling equipment.
• Previous experience using RF scanning or voice-picking technology.
• Experience with inventory cycle counts and warehouse inventory processes.
• Familiarity with 5S or Continuous Improvement practices.
• Experience working in food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, or other safety- and quality-focused distribution environments.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.