Warehouse Operator

Land O'Lakes Inc. in; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural cooperative is seeking a Warehouse Operator to join their Dairy Food business in Hicksville, NY. This role involves coordinating deliveries, operating forklifts, and ensuring safety and efficiency in warehouse operations. The position is full-time, with potential for overtime, providing medical benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 6+ months of work experience in any industry.
• Basic computer and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound/outbound deliveries and maintain a safe work area.
• Operate various forklifts and assist with cycle counts.
• Follow safety processes and standard operating procedures.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Pay: $24.70 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour (after 8:00 PM)

Shift & Working Hours: Monday-Friday; 4:00 PM to 1:30 AM; Weekends/Overtime as needed.

As a Warehouse Operator, you will be a valued team member who will perform tasks essential to our warehouse operations: coordinate inbound/outbound deliveries, pick and load product using a variety of forklifts (stand-up, reach truck, sit-down, walkie rider pallet jack), organize storage areas based on FIFO, assist with cycle counts, and maintain a safe and clean work area. Warehouse Operator is a labor-intensive job which includes but not limited to: receiving inbound shipments to confirm documentation such as BOL's or COA's, picking orders in the warehouse with the use of RF scanner to select the correct product from the racks based on FIFO, palletizing product/shrink wrap to secure and transfer pallets to the loading dock, loading outbound orders for delivery in a safe and efficient manner.

This role is part of our Dairy Food business who creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness. We believe there's power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
• Processes work orders by selecting correct products from racks, palletizing them, shrink-wrapping, and staging the product order for delivery
• Able to multi-task and keep up with warehousing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older
• 6+ months of work experience in any industry
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Experience:

• 1+ year of warehousing work experience
• Stand up forklift or reach truck forklift

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present
• Required to work scheduled shift which may include weekends, some holidays, and periodic overtime

Internal Candidates: Hourly employees are expected to be in their position for a minimum of six months before posting to an open position, unless business needs require moving beforehand, and current manager approves the internal move. Internal candidates who are on a final written warning and/or performance improvement plan are not eligible to apply for an internal opening.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.