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pladis
Material Handler - Packing
pladis· Godiva Chocolatier, Inc
About this role
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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SUMMARY:
Moves pallets of candy and supplies to proper areas for packing line to run production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.
- Supply 031 pallets of candy and supplies to packaging line to keep line running efficiently.
- Notify leader of potential problems to prevent down time.
- Communicate with set up for placement of skids, and possible changeover.
Order and record supplies, communicate their availability, and verify correct MOA and quantity received.
Record 031 product lot codes on BOM for traceability purposes and verify products are within shelf life of 180 days
Record quantity of excess candy, supplies, and return to proper storage areas.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Weigh and record “Animal Feed/Compost” scrap.
- Record return to vendor supplies.
- Check line for product fulfillment and help locate products as required.
- Wrap completed pallets of product, verify and place production ticket on pallet, and transport pallet from pallet lift to distribution pick up area.
- Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Train new employees as required.
- Comply with all safety policies, report safety violations, and attend safety meetings.
- Report problems regarding food safety to supervisor or manager.
- Maintain home department in a clean and orderly manner.
- Perform other related work duties as requested by leader / supervisor, including performing Material Handler duties for Wrappers and Thurlings area when needed.
- Required to work until end of production shift daily.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract three or more digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving many concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle objects, or tools or control. Reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
COMPREHENSION AND MEMORY SKILLS
The employee must be able to read a posted area schedule and be able to remember what items are running as well as the upcoming schedule. Must be able to know what those schedule changes involve and plan accordingly, both from a candy and materials standpoint. Must be able to read a Bill of Material, verify proper materials as well as amounts needed.
OTHER
This position requires some mechanical aptitude.
This position requires the ability to operate electric pallet jack, and qualify for license.
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Material Handler - Packing position at pladis?
The salary for this Material Handler - Packing role at pladis is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Material Handler - Packing position at pladis located?
This Material Handler - Packing role at pladis is based in USA | Reading Plant | Reading | Pennsylvania. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Material Handler - Packing role at pladis full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Material Handler - Packing role in the Godiva Chocolatier, Inc department at pladis.
Which team or department does the Material Handler - Packing at pladis belong to?
This Material Handler - Packing position is part of the Godiva Chocolatier, Inc department at pladis. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Material Handler - Packing position at pladis?
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When was the Material Handler - Packing job at pladis posted?
This Material Handler - Packing position at pladis was posted on Oct 13, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Material Handler - Packing
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