About this role
Perform general warehouse duties including loading and unloading product using forklift, shipping/receiving, picking, processing, stocking of orders, and other materials.
§ Systematically shelve product for customer orders as indicated on packaging schedule and customer order invoices
§ Load and unload trucks as needed using forklifts or pallet jacks
§ Process paperwork for all product orders, ingredients, and supplies received into the plant
§ Properly fill out paperwork and load sheets
§ Distribute supplies and ingredient receiving paperwork to the proper supervisors or other DFA employees
§ Distribute supplies to various areas of the production facility as needed in a safe and sanitary manner
§ Maintain inventory of all product, ingredients, and supplies as needed
§ Communicate with packaging department and supervisors if orders are incorrect or need adjusting
§ Pull orders from racks and load trucks
§ Check to ensure loads are correct and match customer invoices before loading trucks
§ Perform general housekeeping duties in warehouse and cold box as needed and as directed
§ Interact with outside vendors, truck drivers, and customers in a professional manner
§ Actively participate to improve the 5s score within department and other areas of the facility
- Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
- Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
- Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
§ Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
- Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
§ Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
§ 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
§ High School Diploma or GED
§ 1 year minimum experience in a warehouse (shipping environment preferred but not required)
§ Certification and/or License – Must be able to obtain DFA's fork lift, pallet jack and stand-up lift certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
§ Must be flexible enough to allow for changes in schedule due to production and warehouse demands
§ Must be able to learn the use of handheld scanners and SAP program
§ Must be bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Other facts
About Dairy Farmers of America
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.
We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.
We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.
At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
What you'll do
- The Warehouse Receiving Clerk is responsible for general warehouse duties such as loading and unloading products, processing orders, and maintaining inventory. They must ensure that all paperwork is accurately completed and that safety and sanitation standards are upheld.
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