Dairy Farmers of America

Warehouse Associate

Dairy Farmers of America  •  Perryville, MO (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

General Purpose:

SEMO Tank (a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America) sells, leases, and repairs tank trailers and offers a vast inventory of related parts for resale. This position requires the ability to perform active work throughout the scheduled shift and coordinate the timely processing of incoming shipments, confirming physical receipt of items to PO’s and packing slips.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide outstanding service by ensuring customer orders are processed both timely and accurately and that any customer concerns are addressed promptly by all members of the team
  • Assist all departments in locating and delivering parts to the appropriate areas within the company
  • Unload and unpack incoming shipments and identify items for accuracy and correct quantities
  • Retrieve pick tickets from the sales team; pick, verify, and stage items from inventory; and prepare orders for shipment, including both small parcel (ground) and palletized freight shipments
  • Package, label, and organize shipments appropriately—boxing ground orders and palletizing larger orders for scheduled freight pickup
  • Determine the most efficient and cost-effective shipping method based on order requirements
  • Coordinate carrier pickups (parcel and freight) and generate all required shipping documentation
  • Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments
  • Consolidate shipping orders when applicable to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Identify and assemble product hose assemblies
  • Work in conjunction with SEMO’s Purchasing & Inventory Manager to ensure inventory accuracy
  • Work in conjunction with SEMO’s Purchasing & Inventory Manager to identify and correct inventory deficiencies
  • Attend departmental training, such as safety and equipment training
  • Possess sufficient strength and physical dexterity to lift 25-55 lbs. frequently demands and work environment to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job
  • Wear required PPE at all times and observe health, safety, and environmental policies
  • Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Prior forklift operating experience preferred
  • Experience using a barcode scanner in a warehouse setting preferred
  • SAP or other ERP system experience preferred
  • Certification and/or license – N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be able to multitask
  • Must be attentive to detail
  • Must be motivated
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English

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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