Cooler Worker- 2nd Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Frederick, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform various warehouse and inventory tasks within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. This includes receiving, processing, storing, moving, and distributing items such as products, materials, ingredients, equipment, and supplies. The role involves unloading and loading trucks, reading production schedules and customer orders to determine items to be moved, and conveying materials by hand or using hand trucks. Responsibilities also include recording received and shipped items and maintaining a clean and safe working environment while working within clearly defined processes and tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 to 2 years of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience
Certification and/or License – may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications
Able to work in a team environment and contribute to the overall success of the warehouse/cooler team
Able to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (including legible writing)
Able to perform routine machine adjustments
Able to adapt to changing situations and perform tasks as assigned
Able to follow directions
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Able to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Ability to stay in a refrigerated area (38 degrees or colder) for sustained periods

Responsibilities

Load and unload stacks and move items as assigned; sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated area.
Maintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse.
Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other items and distribute to production workers.
Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and for efficient loading onto trucks/trailers.
Check all information for accurate shipment of customer orders; check bills of lading for accuracy before any product is shipped or received; check products for cleanliness and condition prior to loading.
Use computer to accurately scan or enter/maintain inventories and records.
Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take backs.
Assist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required.
Monitor materials, product, and equipment at each step of the process and report irregularities or concerns to supervisor.
May sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units.
May mark or put identifying labels on product loads.
May operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load and unload trucks and move inventory from one location to another.
Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.
Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues.