General Production Worker

Dairy Farmers of America; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Fully funded pension

Performance increase eligible at 90 days

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is seeking a reliable General Laborer to support production operations. This union role involves performing essential manual tasks to maintain smooth facility operations. Starting pay is $22.75/hour.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, assisting machine operators, and maintaining safety standards. A High School Diploma is required, and prior experience is preferred. Benefits include healthcare and a fully funded pension.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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 and products.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Report quality or operational issues to supervision.

Skills

Follow directions

Teamwork skills

Legible documentation

Basic math skills

English communication

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