Case Dock Laborer

Dairy Farmers of America; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Warehouse Associate in New York to support production by handling empty cases, moving trailers, and maintaining a clean, safe dock area.

Responsibilities include operating pallet jacks or milk hooks, ensuring timely unloading and washing of trailers, and documenting paperwork accurately according to SOPs. Candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean equipment in assigned area.
• Move cases from trucks using milk hook or pallet jack as appropriate.
• Keep conveyor tracks filled with empty cases to prevent delays.
• Ensure empty case area is full at end of shift to aid next production run.
• Prioritize which truck to empty first based on input from supervisors.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with health and safety regs.
• Report food safety or quality issues to management immediately.
• Adhere to GMPs and company policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping (legible writing)

Computer literacy

Fast-paced work

Clear communication

Follow directions

Basic math

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Milk hook

Job description

General Purpose

Ensure empty cases are available to production departments to meet production schedules and provide assistance to shipping by moving trailers as requested and according to established Company policies and procedures.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean all equipment in assigned area
• Slide case stacks from truck using milk hook or pallet jack as appropriate
• Ensure conveyor tracks are filled with empty cases to prevent production delays
• Confirm empty case area is full of cases at end of shift to help next shift with production run
• Correctly prioritize which truck to empty first based on input from supervisors, yard drivers, or others
• Continuously scan the area and straighten up to reduce trip and slip hazards
• Spot broken or otherwise unusable cases and remove them to the designated area
• Handle returned and truck inventory product as instructed
• Ensure trailers are unloaded and washed in a timely and efficient manner while keeping dock doors closed at all times when not in use
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans