Dock Operations Specialist: Case Handling & Safety

Dairy Farmers of America; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to maintain and clean equipment, move empty cases, and support production schedules in a fast-paced dairy environment. This role requires prioritizing tasks, unloading and washing trailers, and keeping dock areas organized.

You will work as part of a team, ensure paperwork is accurate, and follow SOPs and safety regulations. The job supports production throughput and requires effective communication and collaboration.

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.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

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 GMP and work in a manner consistent with corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced environment

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification or license (may be required)

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to maintain and clean equipment, move empty cases, and support production schedules in a fast-paced dairy environment. This role requires prioritizing tasks, unloading and washing trailers, and keeping dock areas organized.

You will work as part of a team, ensure paperwork is accurate, and follow SOPs and safety regulations. The job supports production throughput and requires effective communication and collaboration.