Forklift Operator-1st shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a dedicated warehouse worker to operate forklifts and assist in loading, unloading, and staging materials within the facility in Winston-Salem, NC. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy in paperwork, and adherence to GMP and safety standards.

Responsibilities include moving products, stocking pallets, and supporting production with timely material handling while maintaining clean, efficient operations and FIFO inventory practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse or production experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift or other powered industrial truck to move products and materials.
• Execute loading/unloading of products in trailers and staging areas.
• Stage materials for production and move items within facility (plant/cooler).
• Receive materials for warehouse storage and supply packaging as needed.
• Maintain pallet supply for palletizer and rotate packaging using FIFO.
• Ensure paperwork is complete and documented per SOPs and write legibly.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Communication

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel 'hook fork' grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute the loading and unloading of products in trailers
• Distribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas
• Stage materials for production
• Move product and materials within facility (plant and/or cooler)
• Receive materials for warehouse storage
• Supply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to line as needed
• Maintain pallet supply for palletizer
• Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In - First Out)
• 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 DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans