Material Handler NIGHTS

The Material Handler NIGHTS role at ByHeart involves accurately moving raw, packaging, and finished materials as needed. This includes issuing and staging these materials for production, loading and unloading shipments, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Your days will involve reading production schedules, managing inventory logs, and ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the workspace.

To be considered for the Material Handler NIGHTS position at ByHeart, candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, previous forklift experience (preferably over 3 years), and a background in food or infant formula manufacturing is preferred. A self-disciplined and proactive attitude is essential to thrive in this fast-paced environment.

As a Material Handler NIGHTS at ByHeart, your responsibilities will include receiving and staging inbound and outbound deliveries, picking materials from lists and transferring them to production areas, maintaining perpetual inventory logs, performing routine forklift checks, and adhering to safety, sanitation, and regulatory guidelines throughout your shifts.

ByHeart supports its employees in the Material Handler NIGHTS role with a range of competitive, family-first benefits that include healthcare coverage for you and your family, flexible paid time off, generous parental leave, and a 401(k) match. Employees also receive company equity, allowing them to share in ByHeart's success.

The work environment for a Material Handler NIGHTS at ByHeart is dynamic and supportive. You will be part of a dedicated team working to produce innovative infant nutrition products. Safety and cleanliness are top priorities, and you’ll be encouraged to communicate openly and collaborate with your colleagues to improve processes and operations.

In your response, highlight your hands-on experience with different types of forklifts, mentioning specific situations where you utilized your skills to enhance operational efficiency. It’s also advantageous to discuss safety compliance and any related training you've received.

Discuss a systematic approach to prioritizing tasks based on urgency and production schedules. Relate how you've effectively managed workload pressures in past roles to keep operations running smoothly.

To answer this, share your understanding of safety protocols and specific practices you follow while handling materials, such as PPE usage, proper lifting techniques, and adherence to safety training guidelines.

Emphasize your experience with inventory management systems and procedures. Discuss how you conduct regular checks, reconcile stock, and keep meticulous records to ensure accuracy in materials handling.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to describe a specific emergency situation you faced, how you responded effectively, and the outcome of your actions. Focus on your ability to stay calm under pressure.

Explain your strategies for attention management, such as taking regular short breaks or rotating tasks when possible. Highlight your ability to stay engaged and motivated during routine work.

Demonstrate your knowledge about ByHeart’s commitment to quality infant nutrition and the innovations they bring to the industry. Connect this to your personal values and how you want to contribute to their mission.

Share a specific example where you faced new procedures and explain how you adapted. Highlight your willingness to embrace change and learn quickly to maintain efficiency.

Discuss your collaborative mindset and how you communicate with team members to ensure logistics and operations run smoothly. Provide examples of past team successes and your role in achieving them.

Articulate your excitement for the role by discussing ByHeart’s innovative approach to infant nutrition, your alignment with their values, and how you see yourself contributing positively to their team and mission.