What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse/Nightshift Loader position at Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.?
Meadow Gold Dairy has an immediate job opening for a Warehouse/Cooler Nightshift Loader. The position is responsible for picking orders within the cooler department and plant as required. May be called upon to work in other functions within the department, if labor needs dictate. Applicant needs to be dependable and have good attendance habits; must be able to follow instructions and think through various job functions. Must be flexible and amiable with other employees and supervision. Will be assigned other duties by supervision.
Meadow Gold is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands.
Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Meadow Gold, we create healthy and nutritious products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!
SCHEDULE:
Sunday - 08:00 PM to 06:30 AM
Monday - 08:00 PM to 06:30 AM
Wednesday - 08:00 PM to 06:30 AM
Thursday - 08:00 PM to 06:30 AM
Position is eligible for shift differential of .30 per hour. If shift changes differential may be changed or removed.
Job Description:
- Employee shall abide by company rules and regulations, including all GMP’s and SQF practices, working with safety first.
- During your shift, you are to keep a neat and orderly work area.
- Pick and load orders in accordance with established procedures and paperwork. All orders must be picked accurately using clean, undamaged product within the acceptable code requirements.
- Responsible for the racking and rotating product using, “First in first out method” (FIFO). This includes product made in house and product purchased from other manufacturers for resale.
- Must be able to operate both manual and electric pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Responsible for filling out all required paperwork accurately and neatly. Sign and date paperwork as required. Write code dates, case and pallet count on all outgoing load sheets and manifests for traceability reasons.
- Must be able to work the line for long periods of time. Stand and walk continuously.
- Responsible for reporting any food safety or food quality related issues to a supervisor.
- Perform any other duties assigned by a supervisor.
- Must be able to learn the DMS system and how to retrieve orders out of it.
Qualifications:
Minimum High School or GED equivalent • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Ability to understand and follow directions as given • Must be able to read load sheets and accurately set up customer and driver orders. Must be 18 years of age or older • stretching, pushing, pulling, squatting, and twisting required on a frequent basis. Must be able to work in a cold environment. Must be able to work amiably with other employees, and work in a busy environment. Must be able to recognize code dates, understand load sheets, and be flexible in doing work as instructed within scope of duties.
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