Stocker - 1st Shift

Maola Local Dairies; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Maola Local Dairies in Newport News, VA, is seeking a 1st shift production teammate to ensure proper placement of products in the cooler and compliance with quality guidelines. The role requires lifting 50–60 pounds and ability to work in a noisy, wet environment.

Earn $17.50 per hour with overtime, weekends, and holidays, plus retention bonuses up to $3,500. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, life insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or international equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Place products in the assigned area, stacking 5–6 cases high, 12 stacks per row.
• Ensure products are dated and labeled correctly.
• Notify supervisor of any product issues or spills.
• Clean and hose down spills and affected areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Accountability

Customer Focus

Initiative

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

SHIFT: 1st

Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

SHIFT: 1st

HOURS: 8:00am-4:30pm. Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.

HOURLY PAY= $17.50 PER HOUR

Earn up to $3,500 in Retention Bonuses!

Join our team and receive:

• $1,000 after 90 days
• $2,500 after 6 months

Bring your talent, grow your career, and get rewarded for staying with us!

Bonus eligibility and terms apply.

Why You Will Love Working At Maola®

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

Summary

Ensure proper placement of products in the cooler while following proper quality guidelines.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Notify supervisor of any products with issues; including, but not limited to, product without dates, incorrect dates, leaking cartons, short-filled units or cases, or any empty cases in a stack.
• Places products in the assigned area, stacking 5 or 6 cases high, 12 stacks to each row.
• Places dates on products facing the selector line making sure that new products are not placed in front of, or on top of existing products.
• Verifies that products are labeled correctly.
• Notifies the console operator of any product mixing before products may reach the palletizer.
• Cleans and hoses down all spills.
• Notifies supervisor of leaking products and any waste products resulting in spills.
• Inspect areas around chains for milk drops; cleans and hoses down area accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or International Education Equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Communication

• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.

Accountability

• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.

Customer Focused

• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.

Initiative

• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.

Problem-Solving

• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.

Collaboration

• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

Maola Local Dairies® is a farmer-owned cooperative committed to its local farm families and to producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products. Founded in 1920, Maola processes and delivers your favorite milk, cream, and dairy products to families, schools, and communities while investing in quality, innovation, and sustainability across its farms and supply chain. Learn more at www.maolamilk.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.