General Production Worker

dfa; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union role

Fully funded pension

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking a reliable General Laborer to support daily production operations with essential manual and repetitive tasks. This union role offers a starting pay of $22.75/hour, with 2nd or 3rd shift assignments at hire and performance increases after 90 days.

Benefits include a fully funded pension and healthcare coverage. The role emphasizes GMP compliance, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment across our Missouri facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior warehouse, production, or general labor experience preferred.
• Certifications or licenses may be required throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators as needed.
• Load and unload materials, ingredients, parts, products, cases, crates, and pallets.
• Move, stack, and place items on conveyors manually or using mechanized equipment.
• Deliver materials to designated production areas.
• Hand-pack products into crates or boxes.
• Sort, bundle, and fill containers or assembled units.
• Label or mark product loads.
• Build or break down shipping boxes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Accurately and legibly complete required paperwork.
• Report quality or operational issues to supervision immediately.
• Follow all DFA GMPs, food safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain safe working conditions in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork

Documentation writing

Fast-paced environment

Basic math

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a nationwide dairy cooperative committed to producing safe, high-quality food. We’re looking for a reliable General Laborer to support daily production operations by performing essential manual and repetitive tasks that keep our facility running smoothly.

2nd or 3rd Shift - shifts assigned at hire (not guaranteed)

Union role

Performance increase eligible at 90 days

Fully funded pension

Healthcare benefits

Starting pay $22.75/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators as needed
• Load and unload materials, ingredients, parts, products, cases, crates, and pallets
• Move, stack, and place items on conveyors manually or using mechanized equipment
• Deliver materials to designated production areas
• Hand-pack products into crates or boxes
• Sort, bundle, and fill containers or assembled units
• Label or mark product loads
• Build or break down shipping boxes
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Accurately and legibly complete required paperwork
• Report quality or operational issues to supervision immediately
• Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, quality, and sanitation standards
• Maintain safe working conditions in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior warehouse, production, or general labor experience preferred
• Certifications or licenses may be required throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to write legible documentation
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math skills (whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer