Forklift Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Batavia (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a warehouse associate to support inventory and order-picking tasks in a refrigerated warehouse environment. You will receive, store, move, and distribute items, unload/load trucks, and record transactions while maintaining accurate records and adhering to safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a warehouse, experience in cold environments, forklift operation, RF scanning, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 2 years of working in a warehouse environment.
• 1 year of working in extreme cold environment (-20 degrees) for up to 2 hours.
• 2 years of order picking/packing.
• 2 years of loading and unloading trucks.
• 2 years of operating multiple types of forklifts.
• 1 year experience working with RF scan guns.
• Able to work in a fast pace.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Push hand carts up to 700 pounds.
• Basic reading, writing, math.
• Able to work overtime upon request.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0 to 1 year of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform various warehouse and inventory tasks, including receiving, storing, moving, and distributing items.
• Unload and load trucks and pallets, read schedules and orders to determine items to move.
• Record received and shipped items and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Convey materials between receiving, storage, and other designated areas following defined processes.

Skills

Good work ethics

Dependable

Win /Win attitude

Coachable

Respectful

Flexible with change

Teamwork

Willingness to help others

Safety awareness

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scan guns

Forklift operation

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform various warehouse and inventory related tasks. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items (products, materials, ingredients, equipment, supplies, etc.) within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc. Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. Record received and shipped items. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Work within clearly defined processes and tasks.

Interpersonal:

• Good work ethics (sense of proud)
• Dependable
• Win /Win attitude
• Coachable (willingness to learn, take direction and grow)
• Respectful to others
• Flexible with change

Teamwork:

• Work within a group setting
• Willingness to help others

Quality:

• Understand appearance of work
• Follow good work practices and procedures

Safety

• Comply to all food safety and human safety rules
• Help develop a safety culture

Customer Service

• Internal – working with other warehouse workers, drivers, admin team, management
• External – support production (off-site), other warehouse support, and store support

PAY:

$21.50/ hour

Hours:

First shift (4am – 12:30pm)

Split shift (7:30 am – 4pm)

Second shift (3pm – 11:30pm)

Qualifications

Experience/ Certification/ Requirements:

• 2 years of working in a warehouse environment
• 1 year of working in extreme cold environment ( -20 degrees for up to 2 hours at a time preferred)
• 2 years of order picking/packing
• 2 years of loading and unloading trucks
• 2 years of experience operating multiple types of forklifts (electric single and double pallet jacks, sit down forklift, stand-up forklift, and stand-up reach forklift
• 1 year experience working with RF scan guns
• Able to work in a fast pace
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Push hand carts up to 700 pounds
• Basic reading, writing, math (count, add and subtract)
• Able work overtime upon request
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0 to 1 year of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experienceCertification and/or License – may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

21.50