Case Dock Laborer - 2nd Shift

Chestnut Labs; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $1500

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Garelick Farms, a part of Dairy Farmers of America, is hiring a Case Dock Laborer for 2nd shift. The role emphasizes moving empty cases, operating pallet jacks, and keeping docks clean to support production schedules.

Typical shift runs 5:00 pm–1:30 am, with a $1,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates and a pay rate of $20.75/hr plus $1.50/hr shift differential. Benefits are offered by the company.

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 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.
• Prioritize which truck to empty first based on input from supervisors and yard drivers.
• Maintain safe working conditions and follow GMP and health/safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Communication

Follow directions

Math/measurement

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience

Certification/licensing may be required

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Case Dock Laborer 2nd shift position!

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

From 5:00 pm to 1:30 am;Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Sign on Bonus of $1,500 for External Candidates

Rate $20.75/hr. + $1.50/hr. Shift Dif. (2nd and 3rd Shift)

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.

Requirements

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

Pay Range

20.75

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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