Dairy Farmers of America

Relief Driver - CDL A

Dairy Farmers of America  •  $401k/yr  •  Farmington, MN (Onsite)  •  7 hours ago
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Job Description

Kemps, LLC, a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America, is looking for a reliable, safety-minded team member to join our distribution center as a 1st Shift Vacation Relief employee. In this role, you’ll help keep daily operations moving by supporting cooler, warehouse, yard, and delivery activities.

Days Worked....Varies depending on schedule relieving on.

Time of Start....Varies depending on schedule relieving on.

*overtime as needed

JOB DUTIES:

  • Help support daily cooler, warehouse, yard, and delivery operations.
  • Load, unload, move, stage, receive, store, shuttle, and distribute dairy products, trailers, materials, and equipment.
  • Safely operate assigned equipment, which may include warehouse equipment, yard trucks, tractor-trailers, or other vehicles depending on the assignment.
  • Rotate product using first-in, first-out practices to help maintain product quality and freshness.
  • Follow direction from supervisors, dispatch, or radio communication and adjust to changing daily priorities.
  • Complete required paperwork, inspections, move sheets, delivery/loadout records, and other documentation accurately and on time.
  • Perform equipment checks, report safety or maintenance concerns, fuel equipment when needed, and secure equipment at the end of the shift.
  • Follow food safety, quality, sanitation, PPE, Good Manufacturing Practices, and safe work procedures.
  • Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized in warehouse, cooler, indoor, outdoor, and weather-exposed environments.
  • Work professionally with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and other teams.
  • Other duties as assigned

PAY

  • $35.75

BENEFITS

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Life Insurance
  • Union Pension

Qualifications

  • A dependable team player who takes safety, accuracy, and product quality seriously.
  • High school diploma or GED required or preferred based on location and role requirements.
  • Previous experience in production, warehouse, delivery, transportation, food and beverage, or related general work is helpful.
  • For driving-related duties, 1–2 years of related experience, a valid Class A CDL, doubles endorsement, clean driving record, or other role-specific certification may be required or preferred.
  • Must be at least 21 years old for applicable driving roles.
  • Must be able to pass required pre-employment screenings, including drug, background, and criminal checks.
  • Able to follow directions, complete tasks accurately, and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to read, write, speak English, and complete clear, accurate records.
  • Good communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.
  • Able to perform physical work throughout the shift, including lifting up to 55 pounds.
  • Comfortable working in cooler, warehouse, indoor, outdoor, year-round weather, and moderate-noise environments.
  • Willing to work flexible hours, including varying schedules, overtime, weekends, holidays, or relief coverage as business needs require.

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
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