**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.
Requirements:
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
