Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Forklift Operator/Material Handler for our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. You will transport raw materials, load finished goods, and maintain data records in SAP while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma/GED and at least 1 year of sit-down forklift experience; English communication skills are essential. Shift availability includes days and nights.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year sit-down forklift experience.
• Experience with double forks is a plus.
• Must read, write and speak English; effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down electric forklifts to move raw materials and finished goods.
• Input items into the SAP system and maintain records.
• Record production data; keep accurate written and computer-based logs.
• Perform minor maintenance and sanitation tasks as needed.
• Support safety, quality, yields and productivity improvements.
• Work as part of a team; uphold DFA safety policies and GMPs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Company

Dairy Farmers of America

Location

Description

Dairy Farmers of Americais 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

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.

Requirements

• 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

Pay Range

$26.00 / hour

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