Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Approach work with a Continuous Improvement mindset, and engage in Model Dairy Mission Statement to identify, value, prioritize, resource and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Own and promote a Safety Culture by ensuring a safe work environment and promoting proper safety behavior.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality is an essential function of this position.
• Maintaining accuracy in picking orders.
• Maintaining proper product rotation. Checking all codes and stock in area.
• Maintaining a clean workstation at all times, including cardboard boxes.
• Getting empty cases for building of by-products.
• Getting tags for identifying stacks for loading.
• Taking all leakers to the reprocess area. Notifying Supervisor and/or Filler Operator if the leakers are coming from the plant.
• Maintaining appropriate dress and personal appearance standards.
• Unload trailers of empty pallets and cases using pallet jack, move cases to washer for cleaning.
• Load pallets into trucks using pallet jack; ability to follow written load tickets for accurate shipments.
• Stage product for shipping; ability to follow written load tickets for accurate loads.
• Knowing, understanding and adhering to all company policies and procedures.
• Promoting and maintaining company goodwill in all areas. Assisting others and performing other tasks as appropriate and/or necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Must be a trustworthy self-starter who can work independently on highly detailed tasks and deliver accurate, timely results.
• Ability to learn quickly and continuously.
• Must be able to stand/walk for full shift, lift 50 lbs., pull/push up to 300 pounds and work safely around industrial machinery.
• Must be able to work in cold (refrigerated) environment.
• Must be available to work any shift including weekends.

Model Dairy offers its employees a team-oriented work environment, competitive salary, and an excellent benefit package including medical/dental/vision benefits and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Model Dairy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.