Materials Expeditor - Vacation Relief

Kemps LLC; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities – we/prom

Service recognition and employee risks

Employee referral program

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

DFA/Kemps Dairy is seeking a Materials Expeditor to compile and maintain inventory and status information to expedite movements according to schedule and priorities. The role involves reading schedules, repacking to order, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure smooth flow.

We offer competitive pay and benefits; the position supports dairy farm families and promotes from within. This entry describes a platform for growth in a supplier/manufacturing setting within DFA/Kemps Dairy.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record; able to drive a box truck.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Read schedules and inventory reports to determine type and quantity required, availability of stock, and order priority.
• Repack products based on order requirements.
• Interact inter- and intra-departmentally to ensure workflow.
• Document all information per SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes through continuous improvement mindset.
• Report food safety/quality issues to management.
• Vacation relief and scheduling flexibility as needed.
• Maintain safe working conditions and compliance with regulations and GMPs.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Company computer systems

Job description

Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has an immediate job opening for a Materials Expeditor to compile and maintain inventory and status information to expedite movement of materials according to schedule and
priorities.

JOB DUTIES

• Read schedules and inventory reports to determine type and quantity required, availability of stock, and order priority
• Repack products based on order requirements
• Proactively interact and communicate inter and intra-departmentally to ensure consistent and efficient work flow
• 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
• Vacation Relief - provide relief when needed for various schedules
• 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

DFA/Kemps Dairy 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 Oak Farms Dairy we create products that we 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!

OUR MATERIAL EXPEDITORS MAKE:

• $27.40 per hour

SCHEDULE: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Schedule may vary according to scheduling relief needs

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must have a valid driver’s license. Must have a clean driving record.
• Must be able to drive a box truck

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range

27.40

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An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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