What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Production Worker position at Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.?
Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a nationwide dairy cooperative committed to producing safe, high-quality food. We’re looking for a reliable General Laborer to support daily production operations by performing essential manual and repetitive tasks that keep our facility running smoothly.
Shifts assigned at hire (not guaranteed)
Union role
Performance increase eligible at 90 days
Fully funded pension
Healthcare benefits
Starting pay $22.75/hour
Key Responsibilities
- Assist machine operators as needed
- Load and unload materials, ingredients, parts, products, cases, crates, and pallets
- Move, stack, and place items on conveyors manually or using mechanized equipment
- Deliver materials to designated production areas
- Hand-pack products into crates or boxes
- Sort, bundle, and fill containers or assembled units
- Label or mark product loads
- Build or break down shipping boxes
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Accurately and legibly complete required paperwork
- Report quality or operational issues to supervision immediately
- Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, quality, and sanitation standards
- Maintain safe working conditions in compliance with state and federal regulations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Prior warehouse, production, or general labor experience preferred
- Certifications or licenses may be required throughout employment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to follow directions and carry out instructions
- Strong teamwork skills
- Ability to write legible documentation
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
- Basic math skills (whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer