Dock Associate: Fast-Paced Case Handling & Shipping

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

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.