3rd Shift Warehouse Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Richmond, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pension plan and 401(k)

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Employee rewards program

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Richmond Beverage Solutions is seeking motivated warehouse operators in Indiana to perform picking, pulling and building orders, palletizing products, and loading/unloading for outgoing deliveries. You will work at multiple stations and safely operate equipment within a cooler, freezer or dock environment.

Must have forklift certification and minimum six months forklift experience, plus ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work in a cold environment (35–40°F).

Qualifications

• Requires forklift experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to perform basic arithmetic and measure in all units.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform picking, pulling and building of orders.
• Palletize products and load/unload for outgoing deliveries.
• Staging of materials and operating at various stations/lines.
• Safely operate material handling equipment in warehouse, cooler, freezer or dock.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical stamina

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Richmond Beverage Solutions has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products, loading, unloading, and staging materials for outgoing delivery, and working any station or line that is assigned. Additionally, warehouse operators are responsible for safely operating various material and handling equipment and machinery within a warehouse, cooler, freezer or dock environment.

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. We 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 wellbeing 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!

Benefits

• Union pension plan and 401(k) or 401(k) with company contribution* (adjust as needed)
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high
• Must be able to work in a wet environment and work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35–40 degrees Fahrenheit
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
• May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals
• May be exposed to nut allergens if working in ice cream plant
• Minimum six months experience in operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment
• Minimum six months experience related to manufacturing environment
• Must have forklift operator’s certification
• Must be able to pass a written and driving forklift skills test