Warehouse Worker

**Join DFA's production team at St. Albans. *

*SIGN ON BONUS - $2500

Premium benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, vacation. 

Join a winning team! As the leading milk marketing cooperative and dairy foods processor in the United States, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) consists of more than 13,000 family farm-owners and more than 20,000 employees. Our employees are dedicated to delivering wholesome dairy products from the family farm to family tables around the world, while continuously exploring ways to be more innovative and efficient. Our commitment to produce a safe, sustainable and traceable product starts with our farmer-owners and is carried throughout the entire supply chain. Our employees make a difference within our Cooperative and the community while delivering value to our members.

General Purpose

Under supervision of the Production Supervisor, load trucks, maintain inventory locations, clean warehouse room, and perform any other activities as directed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load and unload trucks and move inventory from one location to another
• Will work closely with pack room operator to keep the pack room flowing.
• Perform routine machine adjustments
• Accurately maintain inventory records and paperwork
• Assist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required
• Accurately maintain shipping paperwork
• Assist with powder sampling in accordance with U.S.D.A. guidelines
• Maintain safe work habits, wear personal protective equipment, obey safety rules, and overall contribute to a safe work environment
• Attend required training, including but not limited to, GMP's, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.
• Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements
• Firmly adhere to the values and ethics of DFA. Exhibit honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
• 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.

• Must be flexible and able to work any day of the week; holiday's and weekend's are a must.

Education and Experience

• • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

              Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must have good work history.  Training will be provided.
• Forklift training -- safe operation

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

§ Able to use and understand calculations and production rates

§ Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written

§ Able to be proactive in seeking solutions

§ Able to work in collaboration effectively and foster good teamwork

§ Able to follow directions and meet deadlines

§ Able to interpret and apply company policies

§ Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

§ Able to perform task and duties without constant supervision

Benefits:

DFA offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, fully funded pension and more.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

An Equal Opportunity Employer