Warehouse

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse position in Fort Wayne, IN. The role involves manual labor in a cold environment (34 degrees) within the distribution center, focusing on accurate packing and shipment preparation.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading pallets, packaging orders, and moving product to trucks. Candidates must work well with others, follow GMP/SOP guidelines, and handle up to 50 pounds as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in cold temperatures (34 degrees) and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Executes warehouse department orders and packaging of shipments
• Loads and unloads material onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves
• Pulls stacks of product from refrigerated trailer and/or pallets
• Load stacks of product onto refrigerated route trucks
• Follows all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs and Quality standards
• Demonstrates proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn, while observing safety guidelines and using equipment properly
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Job description

Warehouse

Manual Labor Fort Wayne, IN, US

Classification/Job Grade: Hourly

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Department: Warehouse

Supervised by: Supervisor

Job Summary:

Our Cooler positions are fun and fast paced. They are critical roles for our Distribution Center (hand packing warehouse) to ensure we get product to our customers, timely. This job requires someone who enjoys working closely with others and can communicate effectively. We are looking for individuals who don’t mind working hard and in cold temperatures of 34 degrees to move and load product for our customers.

This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success. We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high-quality products for you and your family.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes warehouse department orders and packaging of shipments
• Loads and unloads material onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves
• Pulls stacks of product from refrigerated trailer and/or pallets
• Load stacks of product onto refrigerated route trucks
• Executes varied tasks with quality and completion, timely
• Follows all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs and Quality standards
• Effectively utilize time available to achieve results through prioritizing demands
• Maintains an air of professionalism and communicates effectively
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision‑making ability, as needed
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn
• Other duties as assigned or required
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather)
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  

Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.