Dairy Farmers of America

Forklift Operator

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Santa Ana, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

General Purpose:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Standing Forklift Operator with deep reach (reach truck) experience to join our warehouse team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely moving, locating, stacking, and counting merchandise while operating a standing reach forklift in a fast-paced distribution environment. Flexible to work on weekends and this is a union position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate a standing reach (deep reach) forklift to move materials throughout the warehouse
  • Load, unload, pick, and stage products accurately and efficiently
  • Safely place and retrieve pallets from high rack shelving
  • Perform routine equipment inspections before and after use
  • Maintain inventory accuracy through proper scanning and documentation
  • Follow all safety guidelines, OSHA standards, and company procedures
  • Assist with general warehouse duties, including picking, packing, and organizing inventory
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area
  • Able to work in a refrigerated storage area

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1–2+ years of experience operating a standing reach forklift (deep reach required)
  • Experience working in a warehouse, distribution center, or logistics environment
  • Ability to work in narrow aisles and at elevated heights
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time during the shift
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environments
  • Frequent bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
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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