Warehouse Forklift Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Pacific (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a Warehouse Associate to perform unloading, storage, order picking, and shipping tasks in a refrigerated warehouse environment.

You will read production schedules, process customer orders, and maintain accurate inventory records while working in a team-driven setting. Prior warehouse experience and forklift certification are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience preferred.
• Forklift certification may be required.
• Ability to read schedules and work with inventory counts and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload stacks and move items to racks or bins per sequence.
• Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated areas.
• Maintain organization and rotation of stock in coolers and warehouse.
• Fill requisitions and distribute to production workers.
• Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and loading onto trucks/trailers.
• Check information for accuracy of shipments and verify bills of lading.
• Use computer to scan or enter inventories and records.
• Support monthly and year-end inventory counts as needed.
• Monitor materials and report irregularities to supervisor.
• Operate a forklift to move inventory as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic math

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

General Purpose

Perform various warehouse and inventory 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, 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

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 to 2 years of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience
• Certification and/or License - may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to work in a team environment and contribute to the overall success of the team
• Able to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (including legible writing)
• Able to perform routine machine adjustments
• Able to adapt to changing situations and perform tasks as assigned
• Able to follow directions
• Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans