Shipping Warehouseman

Dole Food Company, Inc.; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking a Warehouse Worker for their Springfield, Ohio location. This full-time role involves critical responsibilities in a fast-paced, safety-sensitive environment, providing extensive training and opportunities for career growth. The position offers a competitive salary, starting benefits on day one, and a supportive workplace culture focused on employee development.

Benefits

Benefits starting day 1

Opportunities for advancement

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Experience in a food processing environment is necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in cold, noisy conditions.
• Good communication skills and a team player attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food quality standards.
• Perform picking, consolidating, and cleaning duties.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Shipping Warehouseman

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Category

Shipping/Receiving

All Locations

600 Benjamin Dr., Springfield, Ohio

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code

013

Warehouse Worker Opportunity!

We are looking to add members to our 2nd Shift Warehouse Worker Team - We offer a great benefits package and opportunities to grow and hone your skills!

Who We Are

Dole Fresh Vegetables is leader in the food production industry and is known for the great care we take with customers and employees alike. We are based in Springfield, Ohio and we produce ready-to-eat salads and related products.

Why Should You Apply?

• This is direct hire position with benefits starting day 1 of employment!

• $18.08/hour paid bi-weekly

• You get on-the-job training opportunities to enhance your current skills and abilities

• You get chances to move and grow within the organization

• You get to work within an organization that believes that every person we work with should have the opportunity to learn and develop their skills. That's why we encourage and support the growth and development of our employees and, wherever possible, look to fill positions by promotion and transfer from within the company.

Position is considered "safety sensitive" which requires the passing of an independently administered drug screen

Required Skills

The Team Member We're Looking For...

Our Shipping Team needs someone who has excellent hand-eye coordination to operate a forklift close to shelves and other workers in a warehouse, who is prepared to work in various warehouse functions like the pick line and has great attention to detail to help maintain process accuracy and efficiency. This person will communicate with others to ensure workers are safe throughout their shift. In addition to your team mates, you'll get to meet and work with supervisors, leads and other warehouse employees.

As a Warehouse Worker, these are some of the things you'd do during the course of the day:

• Be very attentive to any foreign object, or damage salad bag. Notify your supervisor immediately.


• Able to work around equipment and machinery.


• Must be able to perform picking, consolidating, cleaning, and certain clerical functions as well as other non-forklift activities in the warehouse. all functions as a shipping forklift operator, includes pick line function. Delete forklift operator duties.


• Able to work around equipment and machinery delete already listed


• Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management.


• Employees must adhere to all policies, practices, and SOP's related to producing Safe Quality Food (SQF)


• Ensure the integrity and continued operation of the food safety system in the event of organizational or personnel changes within the company or associated facilities


• Support special projects and other duties as assigned

For this role, you want to dress warm! You would be working in a cool environment with an average temperature of 34F. The work surfaces and floors may be wet and you would be working around different types of chemicals. There is a lot going on, like moving machinery, including conveyors and forklifts that are in operation in the immediate area, so noise levels are high. And we've got you covered! Safety is ALWAYS first, so we have protocols and protective equipment to help you be able to get the job done.

Required Experience

What You'll Need to Start

• High School Diploma or Equivalent


• Experience in a food processing environment


• Experience with picking/ selection, material handling and other warehouse duties

• Ability to work weekends and overtime based on coverage needs

• Ability to bend, stoop and move up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work in a wet, cold and noisy environment with an average temperature of 34F

• A great work ethic

• A team player attitude

What You'll Need to Do This Work

• Good communication skills


• Good time management


• Good data entry skills


• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented food processing environment


• Ability to interact well with co-workers


• Ability to stand for duration of shift (8+ hours) on concrete floor


• Ability to work in a noisy environment with moving machinery, (e.g., conveyors and forklifts)


• Ability to work in the presence of chemicals (e.g., chlorine and concealed ammonia)


• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and carry out repetitive hand movements


• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision


• Must be able to work on surfaces and floors that may be wet


• Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance


• Must have the ability to work shifts that include weekends and work overtime when needed