2nd Shift Material Handler

kemps; Huntington (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive pay

Paid vacation

Career growth

Healthcare benefits

Service rewards

Employee referral

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms

Family farms

Job summary

Kemps Dairy is hiring a Material Handler/Forklift to perform all‑purpose duties, including unloading materials and ingredients for warehouse use, transferring and storing raw and finished products, and operating onsite equipment safely while following GMP standards. As part of the DFA farmer‑owned cooperative, you will work with colleagues across departments in a friendly, safety‑minded environment.

The schedule is four days a week, Monday through Saturday, 5 PM to finish, with a pay rate of

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings (drug, background, criminal).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, wet environment and adapt to overtime.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and ingredients for warehouse use.
• Transfer and store raw and finished products.
• Operate onsite equipment and machinery safely.
• Follow GMP and communicate across departments.

Skills

Math ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Kemps Dairy has immediate job openings for a Material Handler/Forklift to perform all-purpose duties, which may include unloading materials and ingredients for warehouse use, transferring and storing raw and finished products and operating onsite equipment and machinery in a safe manner. General laborers will be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicate effectively with all departments.

Kemps Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Reiter Dairy, we create Reiter and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

SCHEDULE: 4 days a week, Monday - Saturday, 5PM to Finish

Pay: $24.80 per hour

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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An Equal Opportunity Employer