Warehouse Operator 2nd Shift Sun-Thurs

dfa; Minnesota; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

dfa is seeking a warehouse associate to perform inventory and material handling tasks in a refrigerated environment. You will unload/load, pick orders, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires forklift certification, physical stamina, and the ability to operate pallet jacks while adhering to GMPs and safety standards. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to perform basic math for inventory and measurement.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload stacks and move items to racks, shelves, or bins according to size, type, or product code.
• Sort/store perishable goods in refrigerated area and maintain stock rotation and neatness.
• Prepare customer orders for shipping and ensure proper loading onto trucks/trailers.
• Verify shipment information and Bills of Lading for accuracy before shipment or receipt.
• Use computer to scan/enter inventories and maintain records.
• Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take backs.
• Assist with monthly and year-end inventory counts as required.
• Monitor materials and report irregularities to supervisor.
• May operate forklift and pallet jack to move inventory.
• Maintain clean, safe environment and optimize space; follow GMPs and QA expectations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

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