Forklift Operator & Material Handler — 36h Paid 40

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

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Forklift Operator/Material Handler to move raw materials and finished goods within our production facility. Day and night shifts available; 36 hours paid for 40, with occasional Sunday work.

If you have at least one year of sit-down forklift experience, basic PC skills, and can communicate effectively in English, join DFA to support safe operations, accurate SAP input, and teamwork aligned with our safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year prior sit-down forklift experience.
• English reading, writing and speaking required.
• Experience with double forks is a plus.
• Ability to learn and apply to plant environment.
• Be an effective communicator.

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 improve safety, quality, yields and productivity.
• Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness and a strong sense of urgency.
• Be a working part of the team and foster teamwork.
• Adhere to all DFA GMPs and safety, quality, regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of the business.

Skills

Effective communicator

Basic PC Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Forklift Operator/Material Handler to move raw materials and finished goods within our production facility. Day and night shifts available; 36 hours paid for 40, with occasional Sunday work.

If you have at least one year of sit-down forklift experience, basic PC skills, and can communicate effectively in English, join DFA to support safe operations, accurate SAP input, and teamwork aligned with our safety standards.