Dairy Farmers of America

Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $52k/yr  •  Mechanicsburg, PA (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Starting Payrate: $26/HR

Attractive work hours!

Work 36 hours per week and get paid for 40 hours per week

Dairy Farmers of America is looking for highly dependable team players to join our staff as a FORKLIFT OPERATOR at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. The role of the Forklift Operator is to transport raw materials to where they are stored or needed for use and to transport finished goods to trailers for shipping

If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing and are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you.

Hiring day shift (6:00am - 6:30pm) and night shift (6:00pm - 6:30am). 12 hour shifts.

Scheduled days are Monday thru Wednesday or Thursday thru Saturday. Hiring is based off of business needs and candidate availability.

All crews in Production are required to work an occasional Sunday - which are preplanned.

Work (3) 12 hours shifts each week and get paid for 40 hours.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate power industrial trucks (sit-down electric forklifts) to transport raw materials and finished goods.
  • Input items into SAP system
  • Maintain accurate production records that are written and computer based.
  • Perform minor maintenance repairs and/or sanitation tasks as needed.
  • Engage in problem solving to assist in improving safety, quality, yields and productivity.
  • Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness and a high degree of urgency.
  • Be a working part of the team.
  • Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
  • Follow all DFA GMP's and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of the business.


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Minimum of one (1) year prior sitdown forklift experience.
  • Experience with double forks is a plus.
  • Ability to learn and apply to plant environment.
  • Be an effective communicator.
  • Basic PC Skills.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English


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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