Dairy Farmers of America

Forklift Operator

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Batavia, IL (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform various warehouse and inventory related tasks. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items (products, materials, ingredients, equipment, supplies, etc.) within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc. Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. Record received and shipped items. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Work within clearly defined processes and tasks.

Interpersonal:

  • Good work ethics (sense of proud)
  • Dependable
  • Win /Win attitude
  • Coachable (willingness to learn, take direction and grow)
  • Respectful to others
  • Flexible with change

Teamwork:

  • Work within a group setting
  • Willingness to help others

Quality:

  • Understand appearance of work
  • Follow good work practices and procedures

Safety

  • Comply to all food safety and human safety rules
  • Help develop a safety culture

Customer Service

  • Internal – working with other warehouse workers, drivers, admin team, management
  • External – support production (off-site), other warehouse support, and store support

PAY:

$21.50/ hour

Hours:

First shift (4am – 12:30pm)

Split shift (7:30 am – 4pm)

Second shift (3pm – 11:30pm)

Qualifications

Experience/ Certification/ Requirements:

  • 2 years of working in a warehouse environment
  • 1 year of working in extreme cold environment ( -20 degrees for up to 2 hours at a time preferred)
  • 2 years of order picking/packing
  • 2 years of loading and unloading trucks
  • 2 years of experience operating multiple types of forklifts (electric single and double pallet jacks, sit down forklift, stand-up forklift, and stand-up reach forklift
  • 1 year experience working with RF scan guns
  • Able to work in a fast pace
  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Push hand carts up to 700 pounds
  • Basic reading, writing, math (count, add and subtract)
  • Able work overtime upon request
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 0 to 1 year of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experienceCertification and/or License – may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range


21.50

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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