Dairy Farmers of America

High Rise Crane Operator

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Frederick, MD (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform job duties within the manufacturing environment primarily operating the High Rise Crane but also to assist across the cooler warehouse moving finished product. This would include unloading and loading trucks to ensure the continual production and load out of product.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor high rise crane operation
  • Work safely and wear proper PPE
  • Work constantly at heights up to 40 feet and use all fall protection
  • Work 10 and 12 hour shifts as needed
  • Complete all required documentation and quality checks
  • Record and document all product moved through high rise cooler either electronically or written
  • Submit data through computerized inventory management system while moving product
  • Perform periodic inventory of high rise electronically and physically
  • Perform cleaning and sanitation tasks in cooler high rise and cooler warehouse
  • Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties
  • Maintain communication with other departments, supervisor, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
  • Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
  • Review process data and equipment performance data to improve quality, throughput, and troubleshoot
  • Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Production or general work experienced preferred
  • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge of plant operations
  • Able to operate warehouse equipment, components, and peripheral accessories
  • Able to effectively work in a team environment
  • Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
  • Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
  • Able to take appropriate steps to find solutions to problems
  • Able to perform task and duties under general supervision
  • Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

20.00

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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