Material Handler – Day & Night Opportunity

Job role overview

  • Date posted

    May 7, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Sussex

Description

Material Handler - Day & Night Opportunity

Nature's Path is a family owned, sustainably-driven, deliciously-healthy organic food manufacturing company that produces cereal, oatmeal, granola, toaster pastries and chips. At Nature's Path we believe in leaving the earth better than we found it.

We are currently looking for a Material Handler - Day & Night Opportunity to join our team!

As a Material Handler you will be responsible for operating the forklift safely and efficiently while ensuring continuous production operation of packaging lines and following Nature's Path's safety, quality and production procedures.

Day Shift Hours: 5:50AM-6:00PM on a Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

Night Shift Hours: 5:50PM-6:00AM on a Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

Pay rate: $21.94 (for night shift there is a $1.50 night shift premium for hours worked after 6PM)

A Taste of the Job:

  • Operating the forklift safely and efficiently by: Operating the forklift in accordance with plant forklift rules and regulations.
  • Performing safety checks on the forklift; logging and reporting any safety discrepancies with the Production Supervisor.
  • Maintaining a safe and clean environment for all team members and making the Production Supervisor or lead aware of any equipment or personnel safety issues immediately.
  • Following all aspects of the Lock Out Tag Out program.
  • Ensuring continuous production operation of packaging lines and following Nature's Path's safety, quality and production procedures.
  • Ensuring all proper paperwork and materials are used, including pallets, slip sheets, WIP paperwork, and finished skid labeling paperwork is documented accordingly.
  • Coordinating with Quality Assurance to ensure that all produces meet quality standards.
  • Complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Lean Initiatives as set forth by management.
  • Ensuring that all finished goods are properly labeled and staged for shipping.
  • Maintaining an accurate and detailed operator's log.

Path for Success:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 6-12 months forklift and standup forklift experience is a must
  • Production experience preferred
  • Proven problem solving ability with mechanical understanding of machinery
  • Experience working both independently and as part of a team
  • Basic math and computer skills desirable

Benefits and Perks:

  • Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans, including 100% employer paid options!
  • Vacation Time (PTO)
  • Nature's Path Store (All products for less than $2)
  • Free Breakfast
  • 401K Retirement Plan with company match
  • Growth and Promotion Opportunities
  • $300 Get Fit Reimbursement Program
  • Employee recognition Program
  • Financial Wellness App

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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