Dairy Farmers of America

Freezer Palletizer

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $22.75/hr  •  Rochester, MN (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Kemps, LLC has immediate job openings for adaptable general laborers to perform all-purpose duties, which may include unloading materials and ingredients for plant or warehouse use, transferring and storing raw and finished products and operating onsite equipment and machinery in a safe manner. General laborers will be required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and communicate effectively with all departments.

Kemps is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Kemps, we create Kemps ice cream 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!

It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities -- come join us!

OUR GENERAL LABORER FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

  • $22.75 per hour starting; 6 months $28.37; $29.87(full scale at 1 year)

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 9pm shift available--start time

BENEFITS:

  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career growth opportunities -- we promote from within!
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Service recognition and employee rewards
  • Employee referral program
  • Uniforms provided
  • Work for dairy farm families

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds and assist others when lifting is required
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays

Qualifications
Previous manufacturing experience, preferred. Must be able to work in freezer conditions of -20 degrees

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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