Cold Storage Operator (Swing)

Tillamook County Creamery Association; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillamook County Creamery Association in Tillamook, Oregon is hiring a Cold Storage Operator to maintain a safe, sanitary warehouse and accurate inventory in MS Dynamics D365. You will verify pallets, stage loads, and ensure proper shipping documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 0-3 years in food production or warehouse settings, ability to pass pre-employment testing, and a current forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-3 years of Food Production, manufacturing experience, or warehouse experience.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing.
• Must have current forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• The Cold Storage Operator keeps the warehouse area safe, sanitary, and efficient.
• Inspects all product and trailers’ pallets before loading and maintains inventory in the D365 system.
• Scans staged loads into D365 and completes the shipping checklist.

Skills

Math & reading accuracy

Team player

Effective communication

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals.

Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

What you will do:

The Cold Storage 1 position is responsible for keeping the warehouse area in a safe, sanitary, and efficient working order. This role is the last set of eyes to see TCCA product prior to it leaving to customers. The Cold Storage Operator is Responsible for inspecting all product and trailers' pallets before loading, ensuring that all steps to maintain an accurate inventory database are taken. This includes verifying the pallet blocks, properly staging, and shipping the load in the specialized database MS Dynamics D365.

Here’s a day in the life:

• Warehouse production includes hand scanning the staged loads into the D365 system and completing the shipping checklist's staging portion.
• Staging loads in staging area of the warehouse.
• Inspecting the trailer for general cleanliness before loading; load trucks.
• Shipping products in ERP system and completing the shipping portion of the shipping checklist.
• Inspecting and unloading arriving loads of supplies or products.
• Receiving products into D365 system.
• Good math and reading skills required.
• Must be able to work -20 to +85 degree temperatures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and with customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• The ability to maintain a forklift certification.
• Must be a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• 0-3 years of Food Production, manufacturing experience, or warehouse experience
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing
• Must have current forklift certification

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: .

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.

EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.