Material Handler - Receiving

Location: Avery Island, LA 

Prepare to spice up your day AND career! If you’ve got the appetite for a new job as Material Handler – Receiving, for McIlhenny Company, makers of TABASCO® Brand products, then we want to hear from you.

Must-haves to apply for this job:

• Physically able to perform essential job functions.
• Forklift certified, or ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with team members and other departments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

What this job is all about:

Responsible for the movement of items and/or raw material within the Warehouse.

In this job, you’ll do things like:

• Adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safety Policies, and all other company standards
• Responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of production processes by managing the supply of raw materials and ingredients.
• Receive incoming shipments of raw materials and ingredients, inspect them for quality and accuracy, and document any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, perform regular stock counts, and ensure proper storage conditions to prevent spoilage or contamination.
• Pick and prepare raw materials and ingredients for production orders, ensuring they match the specifications and quantities required.
• Safely transport materials and ingredients to designated storage areas or production lines using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.
• Monitor the quality of raw materials and ingredients, report any issues to the quality control team, and assist in resolving quality-related problems.
• Work closely with production, quality control, and procurement teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials and ingredients.
• Checks in and receives into inventory all incoming domestic/export/raw material trucks and completes appropriate paperwork: Receipts, Bills of Lading, Shipping Documents, Trailer Inspection/Reject Forms
• Inputs appropriate production and/or material movement data into the manufacturing ERP system in a timely and accurate fashion 
• Ensures items are placed in correct location for storage or production in the correct quantity
• Responsible for inventory control and routine maintenance in the warehouse
• Participates in 5S and continuous improvement program routinely 
• Operates pallet stretch wrap machine
• Works with Inventory Analyst to resolve discrepancies found through cycle counting 

Other great stuff about this job:

• You’ll be more than just a number! Take pride working in a privately held, family-owned business with a strong team and culture where you are valued. 
• Uniquely generous benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k savings plan with company match and potential profit-sharing.

What will give you an edge:

• 2+ years warehouse or relevant work experience.
• Experience working in computerized production and inventory systems with accurate and timely data entry

From our home on Avery Island, Louisiana, McIlhenny Company produces TABASCO® Brand products, including the legendary TABASCO® Original Red Sauce. A household and restaurant staple around the world, TABASCO® Sauce is sold in more than 195 countries and territories and labeled in more than 36 languages and dialects.

With more than 150 years of pepper expertise, our family-owned and operated company is constantly experimenting with new flavors and products to carry on our legacy of exciting the world’s most popular food and drinks. To learn more about how we #LightThingsUp please visit us at www.Tabasco.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

To be considered for the position, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job ad.

Equal Opportunity Employer