Efficient Warehouse Forklift Operator - Cold Storage

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Pacific (MO); Hybrid; USD 24,797,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is hiring for a warehouse associate in Missouri to perform receiving, storing, and distributing activities in a refrigerated environment. You will read production schedules, prepare orders, and ensure accurate shipment documentation.

The role involves forklift operation, cycle counts, and maintaining clean, organized facilities while following defined processes and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience.
• Certification and/or License – may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload stacks and move items as assigned; sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product code
• Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated area
• Maintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other items and distribute to production workers
• Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and for efficient loading onto trucks/trailers
• Check all information for accurate shipment of customer orders; check bills of lading for accuracy before any product is shipped or received; check products for cleanliness and condition prior to loading
• Use computer to accurately scan or enter/maintain inventories and records
• Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take backs
• Assist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required
• Monitor materials, product, and equipment at each step of the process and report irregularities or concerns to supervisor
• May sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units, or put identifying labels on product loads
• May operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load and unload trucks and move inventory from one location to another

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Math / inventory counts

Communication skills

Machine adjustments

Adaptability

Following directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is hiring for a warehouse associate in Missouri to perform receiving, storing, and distributing activities in a refrigerated environment. You will read production schedules, prepare orders, and ensure accurate shipment documentation.

The role involves forklift operation, cycle counts, and maintaining clean, organized facilities while following defined processes and safety guidelines.