Forklift Operator - Warehouse Loader & Stacker

Dairy Farmers of America; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America seeks a Warehouse Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move product and materials in our facility in Dallas, TX. You will operate forklifts and other lifting devices, stage pallets, and ensure accurate paperwork and pallet control according to GMP and SOPs.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and prior warehouse or production experience, with the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and follow directions precisely.

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Math skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America seeks a Warehouse Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move product and materials in our facility in Dallas, TX. You will operate forklifts and other lifting devices, stage pallets, and ensure accurate paperwork and pallet control according to GMP and SOPs.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and prior warehouse or production experience, with the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and follow directions precisely.