Day Order Picker/Loader-NoCertCool

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.•Sioux Falls, SD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Farms, Sioux Falls SD is seeking a Day Order Picker/Loader. Performs a variety of duties in loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near plant, yard, or work site. This role involves stationary machine operation with low responsibility, palletizing product, loading, and checking. Rate of Pay: $22.24 base rate + $.75 premiums. Schedule: 8:00am - 6:30pm roving shifts Monday through Saturday days.

Requirements

Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
May have exposure to allergens.
Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Must be able to sit and/or stand and drive for virtually the entire shift.
Must be able to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs through the entire shift.
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
6 months related in manufacturing environment.
Must be able to pass all preemployment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

Nice To Haves

Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

Responsibilities

The order assembly picker/loader is responsible for picking orders, palletizing, loading and unloading products and/or cases, and working any station or line that is assigned.
The order assembly picker/loader works anywhere in the Loadout/Freezer/Cooler areas that may be assigned.
Responsible for picking products for customer orders.
Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified).
May use hand-held tracking device.
Mark the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages.
Keep accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets, and computerized equipment.
Ensure proper code date rotation.
Report any mechanical problems such as bad wear strips, plugged or missing lube nozzles, spacer stop malfunctions, palletizer malfunctions or conveyor breakdowns.
Report any product/packaging issues.
Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
Responsible for food safety, prerequisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
Perform other duties as assigned.