General Labor

Dairy Farmers of America; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth

Healthcare benefits

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy families

Job summary

DFA Dairy Brands is seeking adaptable general laborers to support plant and warehouse operations. Responsibilities include unloading materials, transferring and storing products, and operating equipment safely while complying with GMP standards.

We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and 401(k), and opportunities for career growth within our farmer-owned cooperative. Join a team that values quality dairy products and community across our networks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings (drug, background, criminal checks).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and assist others when lifting is required.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and ingredients for plant use.
• Package or stack product as directed.
• Move items and record movements of stock in/out of work areas.
• Monitor materials and equipment and report irregularities to supervisor.
• Perform other assigned tasks as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are currently reviewing resumes due to a high volume of applicants. Please do not contact the site directly. Applicants will be contacted in the order in which applications are received.

JOB SUMMARY

DFA Dairy Brands has immediate job openings for adaptable general laborers to perform all-purpose duties, which may include unloading materials and ingredients for plant or warehouse use, transferring and storing raw and finished products and operating onsite equipment and machinery in a safe manner. General laborers will be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicate effectively with all departments.

DFA Dairy Brands is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Dean's Dairy, we create Ice cream and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Job Description:

• The General Labor positions performs general duties which may include; unloading materials and ingredients for plant use; packaging or stacking product under non-mechanical means and may be assigned to one or more areas throughout the plant / freezer.
• Loads/unloads stacks and moves items as assigned.
• May sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units.
• May mark or put identifying labels on product loads.
• May record movement of stock in/out of work areas.
• Monitors materials, products and equipment at each step of process and reports irregularities to supervisor.
• Perform any other assigned tasks

OUR GENERAL LABORER FOR THIS POSITION PAYS :

• $31.96 per hour

HOURS:

Must be able to work any hours. This schedule will rotate depending on the need.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

*varies by company and governing CBAs

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and assist others when lifting is required
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays
• This is a facility with nut products

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO is The Law - click here for more information

EEO Statement

California applicants, click here for information regarding the data collection notice for California Consumer Privacy Act.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer