Cold Storage Warehouse Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; City of Rensselaer, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform various inventory and material handling tasks in our refrigerated facilities. You will read orders, move items, load and unload, and ensure accurate stocking and shipping.

You will work in a team, maintain safety, operate forklifts if certified, and support monthly counts and cycle counts. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow procedures in a fast-paced, GMP-compliant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math and inventory counting skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload stacks and move items to racks, shelves, or bins.
• Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated areas.
• Maintain organization and rotation of stock in coolers and warehouse.
• Fill requisitions or work orders and distribute to production workers.
• Accurately pick customer orders for shipping and loading.
• Check bills of lading and product cleanliness before shipping or receiving.
• Use computer to scan/enter inventories and records.
• Support monthly/year-end inventory counts as required.
• Monitor materials and equipment; report irregularities to supervisor.
• Operate forklift to move inventory as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Math accuracy

Communication

Attention to detail

Following directions

English reading/writing

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Walk-behind pallet jack

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform various inventory and material handling tasks in our refrigerated facilities. You will read orders, move items, load and unload, and ensure accurate stocking and shipping.

You will work in a team, maintain safety, operate forklifts if certified, and support monthly counts and cycle counts. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow procedures in a fast-paced, GMP-compliant environment.