Dairy Farmers of America

Palletizer Operator - Days

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Cedar City, UT (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

The Palletizer is responsible for stacking, organizing, and securing finished products onto pallets for storage and shipment. This role ensures products are handled safely, palletized according to company standards, and prepared for transportation while maintaining a clean and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Stack products onto pallets according to established procedures and customer specifications (Automated Stacking).
  • Inspect products for damage, defects, or quality concerns before palletizing.
  • Wrap, band, or secure pallets to ensure product stability during transport.
  • Label pallets and complete required documentation accurately.
  • Move pallets to designated storage or shipping areas using pallet jacks or forklifts (if certified).
  • Maintain production pace to meet daily output goals.
  • Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
  • Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
  • Assist with inventory counts and other warehouse or production tasks as assigned.
  • Communicate equipment issues, safety concerns, or product discrepancies to supervisors.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • Uniforms provided
  • Work for dairy farm families

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • Previous warehouse, manufacturing, or production experience preferred.
  • Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
  • Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks.
  • Basic math and counting skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials.
  • Standing and walking for extended periods.
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures and production environments.
  • Ability to safely operate pallet jacks and other material-handling equipment when authorized.

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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