Warehouse Cooler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America seeks warehouse operators for immediate openings in Richmond, Indiana. Responsibilities include picking, palletizing, and safely operating equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, effective communication skills, and forklift certification. Join us for competitive pay and great benefits as part of a farmer-owned cooperative.

Benefits

Union pension plan

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Experience in operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment - minimum six months.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings including drug and background checks.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a temperature-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform picking, pulling, and building orders and palletizing products.
• Safely operate material handling equipment and machinery.
• Work any assigned station or line as required.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communications

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Forklift operator’s certification

Job description

Description

Richmond Beverage Solutions has immediate job openings for fast paced and motivated warehouse operators
to perform any combination of picking, pulling, and building orders, palletizing products, loading, unloading,
and staging materials for outgoing delivery, and working any station or line that is assigned. Additionally,
warehouse operators are responsible for safely operating various material and handling equipment and
machinery within a warehouse, cooler, freezer or dock environment.

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. 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 wellbeing 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!

BENEFITS:
• Union pension plan and 401(k) or 401(k) with company contribution* (adjust as needed)
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards*
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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
• Effective verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack
and move cases up to 6-8 cases high
• Must be able to work in a wet environment and work in an environment where temperature is
maintained at 35–40 degrees Fahrenheit
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
• May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals
• May be exposed to nut allergens if working in ice cream plant
(if applicable for higher skilled level positions –copy/paste and insert into above requirements)
• Minimum six months experience in operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment
• Minimum six months experience related to manufacturing environment
• Must have forklift operator’s certification
• Must be able to pass a written and driving forklift skills test