Warehouse/Cooler Operator 1st Shift - White Bear

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform general warehouse and inventory tasks in a refrigerated environment. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, picking orders, stocking, and maintaining accuracy in inventory records.

The role requires forklift certification and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with flexibility for overtime and weekends. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and pass pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks.
• Must be able to stand, walk, lift up to 50 pounds and move cases up to 6-8 high.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload stacks and move items as assigned; sort and place materials on racks or bins.
• Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated area.
• Maintain organization and rotation of stock in coolers and warehouse.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials and distribute to production workers.
• Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and loading onto trucks/trailers.
• Check information for accurate shipment and ensure product cleanliness and condition before loading.
• Use computer to scan or enter/maintain inventories and records.
• Complete daily pick sheets and cycle counts; assist with monthly/ year-end inventory counts.
• Monitor materials and report irregularities to supervisor.
• Follow GMPs and sanitation requirements; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Fast-paced environment

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Pallet jack operation

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. Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. 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.

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
• Assist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required
• Monitor materials, product, and equipment at each step of the process and report irregularities or concerns to supervisor
• 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

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 ableto 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
• Minimum six months experience in operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment
• Minimum six months experience related to manufacturing environment
• Must have forklift and pallet jack operator’s certification
• Must be able to pass a written and driving forklift skills test

An Equal Opportunity Employer