Dairy Farmers of America

Case Dock / CDL A Yard Hostler

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $30.04/hr  •  Great Falls, MT (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Meadow Gold Dairy in Great Falls MT has an immediate job opening for a Yard Hostler for a Driver with a Class A CDL (Manual endorsement preferred) to work in a fast-paced warehouse. This position will safely and efficiently operate shuttles to move trailers from the dock to staging area and from various loading dock doors to facilitate shipping and receiving functions. Our yard drivers build relationships with team members by helping when and where needed by loading trailers and performing other warehouse duties.

At Meadow Gold Dairy we create Milk 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!

OUR DRIVERS IN THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

  • $30.04 an hour + $.50 per hour PM Shift Differential

SCHEDULE: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:00 PM - 5:30 AM

4 – 10 hour shifts per work week

BENEFITS:

  • Union pension plan
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation and holidays*
  • Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits - Business pays 85% of health plan premiums
  • Employee referral program

*varies by company and governing CBAs

Qualifications

  • Must hold a valid MT CDL A and Med Card (or able to obtain the Medical Card)
  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Must be able to climb up and in to and out of trucks, stairs, etc., for most of the shift
  • Effective verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
  • Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high
  • Must be able to work in a wet environment, work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35–40 degrees Fahrenheit, and in outdoor temperatures throughout the year
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
  • May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals

DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Dairy Farmers of America

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.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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