Shipping/Warehouse Order Selector

Dairy Farmers of America; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy industry seeks warehouse associates for 2nd shift positions in Portland, Maine. Responsibilities include loading and unloading products, maintaining inventory, and ensuring a clean work environment. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and forklift experience, with strong attention to detail and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Production or general work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload stacks and move items as assigned.
• Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated area.
• Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

English Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform various warehouse and inventory related tasks. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items (products, materials, ingredients, equipment, supplies, etc.) within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc. Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. Record received and shipped items. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Work within clearly defined processes and tasks. Current openings are for 2nd shift only.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Load and unload stacks and move items as assigned; sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product code

* Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated area

* Maintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse

* Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other items and distribute to production workers

* Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and for efficient loading onto trucks/trailers

* Check all information for accurate shipment of customer orders; check bills of lading for accuracy before any product is shipped or received; check products for cleanliness and condition prior to loading

* Use computer to accurately scan or enter/maintain inventories and records

* Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take backs

* May sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units

* May mark or put identifying labels on product loads

* May operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load and unload trucks and move inventory from one location to another

* Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization

* Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues

* 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


• Production or general work experience preferred


• Forklift experience preffered


• 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