Material Handling Specialist

Material Handling Specialist

Own Your Career Growth & Become a Part of Our Thriving Team at Malibu Wellness!

Malibu Wellness, a growing company passionate about healthy living, is looking for a Material Handling Specialist to join our team. This is your chance to be part of a team that's not just fun and supportive, but also invests in your success through our unique Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). That's right, as a team member, you'll directly own a piece of the company, sharing in our wins and shaping our future together.

We're looking for a detail-oriented and team-spirited Material Handling Specialist to join our fast-paced warehouse crew in Indianapolis. You'll play a key role in getting our products to our Malibu Wellness customers quickly and safely.     

Job Summary:

The Material Handling Specialist is responsible for providing support and assistance with the production of sub-assemblies and/or finished goods in order to fulfill the planned production schedule.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attend daily stand-up meeting with Production.
• Follows and adheres to forklift operating/safety guidelines and notifies direct supervisor of any issues/concerns with equipment.
• Loads/unloads tote tilters with Bulk totes as needed
• Assists line leads with line change overs.
• Transport completed pallets of finished goods/subassemblies from lines and assembly.
• Stages and organizes finished goods/subassemblies in Warehouse 2 for inventory verification.
• Utilizes pallet wrapper to secure the pallet of finished goods before staging.
• Verifies the completion of the skid tag(s) per pallet with total quantity of product placed on each pallet, date of production, the lot number of the product if applicable, and number of skids per work order.
• Transports components from staging to designated production area as needed for production.
• Transports the finished skid of sub-assemblies and/or finished goods to Building 2.
• Follows and adheres to the GMP and Safety policies of the organization.
• Maintains cleanliness of the designated production area, including removing skids of cardboard and trash bags by end of the shift.
• Initiates and/or updates standard operating procedures, in conjunction with other team members, to ensure that all current procedures of the department are documented as fully as possible. 
• Ensures forklift is attached to charger as needed or at end of shift.
• Completes the sweeping and operation of the floor scrubber to maintain the cleanliness of the production fill area, the component staging zone, the main traffic aisle, and any area assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Assists line leads with line change overs.
• Assists with the cleaning and removal of debris from the designated areas.
• Participates with annual cycle counts.
• Assists supervisor with projects upon request. 
• Assist Fill lines by monitoring material flow and replenishing supplies to prevent production delays, minimizing bottlenecks and excess work-in-progress.
• Participate in performance evaluation with supervisor at year end.
• Attend monthly production, quality, and Malibu Money Matters huddles. 
• Acts as back-up to Utility Specialist Position as needed. 
• Acts as back-up to Compounding Team as needed. 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of warehouse policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Creative thinking and self-motivation.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of forklift operating experience.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license for forklift truck.
• At least two (2) years of work experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Experience with the ERP system and the manufacturing execution system Data Ninja is preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to sit on an electrical forklift for up to 8 hours daily.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, stand, lift, push and pull various items.
• Ability to move around the warehouse.
• Ability to work in a wet environment. 

Work Environment: 

• Work is primarily performed inside the warehouse.
• Exposure to loud noise levels, vibration, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and moving objects or other vehicles. 
• May be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions.
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory for this role. This includes, but is not limited to, ear plugs when operating the vibratory bowl and in any designated high-noise areas, as well as any other PPE required based on the task or work area.

Benefits:

• We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Our company pays almost 90% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, so you get quality coverage at a low cost. You'll also receive a 401(K) with company match, a HSA with generous employer contributions, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and access to an employee assistance program. We also offer supplemental insurance options, including Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Voluntary Life Insurance for you, your spouse, and your children.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Share in the success you help build. As an employee-owner, you earn real equity in the company and have a direct stake in our growth and performance.
• Positive and collaborative work environment: We work as a team, communicate openly, and support each other to get the job done right. Your ideas matter here, and everyone pulls in the same direction.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Malibu Wellness, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.