Warehouse Worker

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a warehouse worker to manage order picking, loading, and ensuring food safety. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, Forklift Certification, and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Flexibility for overtime and working in low temperatures is required, with a focus on teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Forklift Operator Certification.
• 6 months related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic math skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for picking orders and loading/unloading products.
• Ensure food safety and maintain a clean workspace.
• Report mechanical problems and assist in process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job 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.

• 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