Dairy Farmers of America

General Production Worker

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $11.38/hr  •  Missouri (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a nationwide dairy cooperative committed to producing safe, high-quality food. We’re looking for a reliable General Laborer to support daily production operations by performing essential manual and repetitive tasks that keep our facility running smoothly.

2nd or 3rd Shift - shifts assigned at hire (not guaranteed)

Union role

Performance increase eligible at 90 days

Fully funded pension

Healthcare benefits

Starting pay $22.75/hour

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist machine operators as needed
  • Load and unload materials, ingredients, parts, products, cases, crates, and pallets
  • Move, stack, and place items on conveyors manually or using mechanized equipment
  • Deliver materials to designated production areas
  • Hand-pack products into crates or boxes
  • Sort, bundle, and fill containers or assembled units
  • Label or mark product loads
  • Build or break down shipping boxes
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area
  • Accurately and legibly complete required paperwork
  • Report quality or operational issues to supervision immediately
  • Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, quality, and sanitation standards
  • Maintain safe working conditions in compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Prior warehouse, production, or general labor experience preferred
  • Certifications or licenses may be required throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to follow directions and carry out instructions
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Ability to write legible documentation
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Basic math skills (whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English


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
Website
dfamilk.com
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