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!
Job Description:
The Case Dock Operator ensures empty cases are available to production departments to meet production schedules and aid shipping by moving trailers as requested and according to established Company policies and procedures.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Maintain and clean all equipment in assigned area
· Slide case stacks from truck using milk hook or pallet jack as appropriate
· Ensure conveyor tracks are filled with empty cases to prevent production delays
· Confirm empty case area is full of cases at end of shift to help next shift with production run
· Correctly prioritize which truck to empty first based on input from supervisors, yard drivers, or others
· Continuously scan the area and straighten up to reduce trip and slip hazards
· Spot broken or otherwise unusable cases and remove them to the designated area
· Handle returned and truck inventory product as instructed
· Ensure trailers are unloaded and washed in a timely and efficient manner while keeping dock doors always closed when not in use
· 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
· Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
· 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
Shift: Monday-Friday 10:00pm-6:00am $24.16 per hour
IT IS A REGULAR, FULL-TIME POSITION, WORKING AT LEAST 40 HOURS PER WEEK
BENEFITS:
Competitive pay Comprehensive healthcare benefits Union pension plan and 401(k) Paid vacation and holidays Career growth opportunities – we promote from within! Service recognition and employee rewards Employee referral program Uniforms provided Work for dairy farm familiesEDUCATION 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 effectively work in a team environment
· Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
· Able to use company computer systems
· Able to work in a fast-paced environment
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
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Dairy Farmers of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value all applicants, candidates, and employees, inclusive of race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital or domestic partner status, military and veteran status, and gender, including gender identification and expression, as well as any basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. We support veterans and other qualified applicants who can deliver on our Cooperative’s mission, vision and values. Together we deliver the possibilities of dairy to consumers nationwide and overseas and provide value to our farmer-owners. We’re committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of employment, including hiring, job assignments, pay, benefits, workplace conditions, reasonable accommodations, promotions, training, and other employment-related decisions, and encourage all to apply for opportunities with us. We know every employee brings something new to DFA which strengthens our success today and our innovation into the future.
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