Cooler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Rensselaer, NY

About The Position

The Cooler Operator performs warehouse and inventory tasks in a warehouse or refrigerated environment. The role involves receiving, processing, storing, moving, and distributing products, materials, ingredients, equipment, and supplies; loading and unloading trucks and trailers; and using production schedules, orders, and requisitions to determine what must be moved or distributed. Materials may be conveyed by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. The operator records received and shipped items, maintains a clean and safe workspace, and follows defined processes and tasks. The position supports accurate inventory and customer-order handling while meeting corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, sanitation, and DFA GMP requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0 to 1 year of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to work in a team environment and contribute to the warehouse or cooler team's success.
Ability to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing, including legible writing.
Ability to perform routine machine adjustments.
Ability to adapt to changing situations and perform assigned tasks.
Ability to follow directions.
Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Load and unload stacks and move assigned items; sort and place materials on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated areas.
Maintain the organization, stock rotation, and neatness of coolers and the warehouse.
Fill requisitions, work orders, or material requests and distribute items to production workers.
Pull and prepare customer orders for shipment and efficient truck or trailer loading.
Verify customer-order shipment information and bills of lading; inspect products for cleanliness and condition before loading.
Use a computer to scan or enter information and maintain inventory and records accurately.
Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take-backs.
Assist with monthly and year-end inventory counts and cycle counts as required.
Monitor materials, products, and equipment throughout the process and report irregularities or concerns to a supervisor.
Sort or bundle items, fill containers, or place items in assembled units as needed.
Mark or apply identifying labels to product loads as needed.
May operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load and unload trucks and move inventory.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.
Follow DFA GMPs and corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements; inform QA personnel of quality issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.