Warehouse Worker

Dairy Farmers of America; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a warehouse worker, where you will play a vital role in ensuring efficient order assembly and product handling. This position involves picking orders, operating forklifts, and maintaining safety standards in a dynamic environment. You will be part of a team that values communication and continuous improvement, striving for excellence in food safety and quality. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to contribute to a collaborative workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Forklift Operator Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders, palletize, load and unload products.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure food safety.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Hand-held tracking device

Job description

Description

The warehouse worker is responsible for picking orders, palletizing, loading and unloading products and/or cases, and working any station or line that is assigned. The order assembly picker/loader works anywhere in the Load-out/Cooler areas that may be assigned.

• Responsible for pulling products for customer orders.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified).
• May use hand-held tracking device
• Mark the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages.
• Keep accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets, and computerized equipment.
• Ensure proper code date rotation.
• Report any mechanical problems such as bad wearstrips, plugged or missing lube nozzles, spacer stop malfunctions, palletizer malfunctions or conveyor breakdowns.
• Report any product/packaging issues.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6 months related in manufacturing environment.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Minimum 6 months recent experience operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment.
• Forklift Operator Certification required
• Must be able to pass a written and driving fork lift skills test
• Must be able to sit and/or stand and drive for virtually the entire shift.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• May have exposure to allergens.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

An Equal Opportunity Employer