Day Warehouse Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. in Garden City, KS is seeking a reliable Shipper/Receiver to join our Operations Team. You will load and unload trucks, stock the warehouse, and work with production baggers to ensure quality and on-time shipments.

Safety, GMP, HACCP compliance, and SAP inventory entries are integral to daily tasks. This 12‑hour shift role includes weekends and overtime as needed; forklift and pallet jack certification preferred. Strong English reading/writing skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Licensed tow motor operator and Electric Pallet Jack certification.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Perform truck inspections on every truck.
• Maintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse.
• Check each load for correct box size and labels are placed properly on the product.
• Check product count for trucks being loaded or unloaded, and adjust the bill if needed.
• Input inventories into SAP.
• Follow all GMPs and safety regulations; inform QA of any quality issues.

Skills

Basic math

Follow instructions

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Purpose: Safely make and deliver a quality product right the first time that meet or exceeds company and customer expectations. Perform as a member of the Operations Team. Perform tasks required to load and unload trucks, stock and maintain the warehouse, and work with production baggers to ensure constant production. Work safely around manufacturing equipment; work safely in handling industrial cleaning chemicals. Perform minor equipment maintenance. Adhere to all GMP, HACCP, safety, regulatory, and plant policies and procedures. Promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and ensure that only the highest quality product is made. Work with facility leadership to engage in professional development in a learning organization. Work day or night shifts, 12-hour shift schedules including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform truck inspections on every truck as per the truck inspections policy
• Maintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse
• Check each load for correct box size and labels are placed properly on the product
• Check product count for trucks being loaded or unloaded, and if it is not, then adjust the bill
• Follow all GMP’s and safety regulations
• Check bills of lading for accuracy before any product is shipped or received
• Input inventories into SAP
• Fill in the cooler or wrapping area when needed
• Follow all safety requirements and wear proper PPE
• Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED required

Forklift experience preferred

Certification and/or License – Licensed tow motor operator and Electric Pallet Jack certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Able to use simple writing, adding, subtracting, and multiplication

Able to carry out instructions

Able to use and understand SAP

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Reporting to this Position

None

Backup Support to Position(s)

N/A

Travel

• No travel required
• 5%-15% (1-3 times per year)
• 15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter)
• 25%-50% (up to 1 week per month)
• 50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month)
• 75%-100% (3+ weeks per month)

Scope

This position is very important to the facility. Mistakes can cost the company profits in short or over shipments. Also directly can impact customer relations if errors occur

Job Description Completed By

Chris Smith, Production Manager

February 2017

Job Description Approved By

Ken Kanaversky, Plant Manager

February 2017

Physical Demands and Work Environment Shipper / Receiver

Place an X in the appropriate response

Never

0% of shift Occasional

1-33% of shift Frequent

34-66% of shift Constant

67-100% of shift

Physical Demands

Sit X

Stand X

Walk X

Grasp, handle, twist or type X

Reach (forward or overhead) X

Climb (stairs or ladder) X

Squatting, kneeling or bending X

Push/pull X

Crawling X

Driving a vehicle X

Lifting/Carrying

Up to 10 pounds X

Up to 25 pounds X

Up to 55 pounds X

Up to 75 pounds X

75-100 pounds X

Work Environment

Use of chemicals X

Outdoor weather conditions X

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) X

Refrigerated temps (non-weather) < 40° X

Elevated heat (non-weather) > 95° X

Loud noises > 80 decibels X

Dust X

Fumes X

Ability to work around dairy/food products X

Work in tight or narrow spaces X

Working in, around & over lines/obstacles X

Ability to work with limited supervision X

Typical office environment X

Typical manufacturing environment X

Typical farm/livestock environment X

Typical lab environment X

Sensory Demands

Touch Smell

Hear Reading

Taste Writing

Vision

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish color)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Requirements

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

21.99

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