Forklift Operator - Cooler 1st Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Franklin, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Forklift Operator - Cooler 1st Shift! We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities! This role involves operating gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices to move products, equipment, or materials within a warehouse, storage yard, or facility. The position requires attention to detail for paperwork, adherence to safety and quality standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Able to effectively work in a team environment
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
Able to use company computer systems
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to follow directions
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

Execute the loading and unloading of products in trailers
Distribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas
Stage materials for production
Move product and materials within facility (plant and/or cooler)
Receive materials for warehouse storage
Supply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to line as needed
Maintain pallet supply for palletizer
Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In – First Out)
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
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements