General Laborer - 1st Shift

Dairy Farmers of America; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus ($1,500)

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (Garelick Farms) is hiring a General Laborer for 1st shift. The role offers a 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM schedule with a pay rate of $20.75 per hour and a $1,500 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

Responsibilities include assisting operators, handling materials, and supporting production with a focus on quality and safety. Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent preferred, be able to read and write English, and work well in a fast-paced, team-based

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions.
• Able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assist operators as necessary.
• Load and unload materials, ingredients, parts, products, cases, crates, and pallets.
• Move, stack, or place items on conveyor manually or by mechanized means.
• Deliver production or area specific items to designated work areas for processing.
• Pack products in crates or boxes by hand.
• Sort, bundle, and fill containers or place in assembled units.
• Mark or put identifying labels on product loads.
• Maintain general housekeeping of the assigned area.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly.
• Report quality and operational issues or irregularities to supervisor.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Follow directions

Team environment

English literacy

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Laborer 1st Shift Position - Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America

We are excited to announce an opening for a General Laborer 1st Shift Position.

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

1st Shift: Mondays thru Fridays from 7:00AM to 3:30PM

Rate: $20.75

External Candidate -$1,500.00 sign-on bonus

General Purpose

Perform a variety of general duties of a basic, repetitive, and/or manual nature that are relevant to the work area(s) being supported.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist operators as necessary
• Load and/or unload materials, ingredients, parts, products, cases, crates, and pallets
• Move, stack, or place items on conveyor manually or by mechanized means
• Deliver production or area specific items to designated work areas for processing
• Pack products in crates or boxes by hand
• Sort, bundle, and fill containers or place in assembled units
• Mark or put identifying labels on product loads
• Construct or de-construct shipping boxes
• Maintain general housekeeping of the assigned area
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly
• Report quality and operational issues or irregularities to supervisor as they occur
• 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

Education And Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Warehouse, Production, Or General Work Experience Preferred

Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans