Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Dairy Farmers of America; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Forklift Operator/Material Handler for our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. You will transport raw materials to storage and finished goods to trailers, operate sit-down forklifts, and input items into the SAP system to support production and shipping.

The role offers day and night shifts with a 36-hour work week paid as 40 hours, starting payrate of $26 per hour, and a commitment to safety and quality in a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year sit-down forklift experience.
• Experience with double forks is a plus.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Effective communication and basic PC skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down electric forklifts to move raw materials and finished goods.
• Input items into SAP system.
• Maintain accurate production records (written and computer-based).
• Perform minor maintenance/sanitation tasks as needed.
• Contribute to safety, quality, yields and productivity improvements.
• Work as part of a team and adhere to safety and GMP policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Communication

Basic PC skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Starting Payrate: $26/HR

Attractive work hours!

Work 36 hours per week and get paid for 40 hours per week

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for highly dependable team players to join our staff as a FORKLIFT OPERATOR/Material Handler at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. The role of the Forklift Operator is to transport raw materials to where they are stored or needed for use and to transport finished goods to trailers for shipping

If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing and are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you.

Hiring Day Shift and Night Shift Monday-Wednesday or Thursday-Saturday

Day Shift 06:00AM-6:30PM and Night Shift 6:00PM-06:30AM

All crews in Production are required to work an occasional Sunday - which are preplanned.

Work (3) 12 hours shifts each week and get paid for 40 hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate power industrial trucks (sit-down electric forklifts) to transport raw materials and finished goods.
• Input items into SAP system
• Maintain accurate production records that are written and computer based.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs and/or sanitation tasks as needed.
• Engage in problem solving to assist in improving safety, quality, yields and productivity.
• Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness and a high degree of urgency.
• Be a working part of the team.
• Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Follow all DFA GMP's and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of the business.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum of one (1) year prior sitdown forklift experience.
• Experience with double forks is a plus.
• Ability to learn and apply to plant environment.
• Be an effective communicator.
• Basic PC Skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans