What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Labor position at Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.?
GENERAL PURPOSE
Perform a variety of general duties of a basic, repetitive, and/or manual nature that are relevant to the work area(s) being supported.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Assist operators as necessary
· Load and/or unload materials, ingredients, parts, products, cases, crates, and pallets
· Move, stack, or place items on conveyor manually or by mechanized means
· Deliver production or area specific items to designated work areas for processing
· Pack products in crates or boxes by hand
· Sort, bundle, and fill containers or place in assembled units
· Mark or put identifying labels on product loads
· Construct or de-construct shipping boxes
· Maintain general housekeeping of the assigned area
· Complete all required paperwork accurately and legibly
· Report quality and operational issues or irregularities to supervisor as they occur
· Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
· Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
· 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
Qualifications:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· High school diploma or equivalent preferred
· Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
· Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
· Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
· Able to effectively work in a team environment
· Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
· Able to work in a fast-paced environment
· Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals