Warehouse & Forklift Operator – Cold Storage, Growth Path

Empire Livestock LLC.; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Union pension plan

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Employee rewards

Employee referral program

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Meadow Gold, a DFA farmer-owned brand, seeks a Cooler/Order Picker operator to support distribution of dairy products. You will work on receiving, storing and distributing tasks and operate a forklift in a cold 35–40°F environment. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a union-backed system.

Starting pay begins at 22.35 per hour with raises to 23.66 and 24.44 over time, plus overtime. Weekend/weekday evening shifts are required, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must have recent forklift experience.
• Must be able to pass a forklift certification test.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to perform basic arithmetic with units of measure.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, storing and distributing tasks to assist in distribution of products.
• Operate forklift safely and efficiently; support order picking and loading.

Skills

Forklift experience

Forklift certification

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Meadow Gold, a DFA farmer-owned brand, seeks a Cooler/Order Picker operator to support distribution of dairy products. You will work on receiving, storing and distributing tasks and operate a forklift in a cold 35–40°F environment. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for growth within a union-backed system.

Starting pay begins at 22.35 per hour with raises to 23.66 and 24.44 over time, plus overtime. Weekend/weekday evening shifts are required, with a comprehensive benefits package.