Order Picker 3rd Shift

Prairie Farms Dairy•Woodbury, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd shift 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 Load-out/Cooler areas that may be assigned. Responsible for pulling products for customer orders. Duties may include any number of the following: Loading and unloading products in trailers. Distributing pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas. Stage materials for production. Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified). May use hand-held tracking devise. 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 require PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc. Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately. Trailer checks. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Minimum 2 years recent experience operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment
Must be able to pass a written and driving forklift skills test
Must be able to sit and/or stand and drive for virtually the entire shift
Must be able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
Must be able to manually stack and move cases up to 5-8 cases high
Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit
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 pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks)

Nice To Haves

Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred

Responsibilities

Picking orders
Palletizing
Loading and unloading products and/or cases
Working any assigned station or line
Pulling products for customer orders
Loading and unloading products in trailers
Distributing pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas
Staging materials for production
Performing freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified)
Using hand-held tracking devices
Marking paperwork properly for product shortages
Keeping accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets and computerized equipment
Ensuring proper code date rotation
Reporting mechanical problems
Reporting product/packaging issues
Maintaining communication with other departments, management and employees
Ensuring all paperwork is filled out clearly, legibly, and accurately
Documenting all required information in accordance with SOPs
Identifying opportunities to improve processes
Following Good Manufacturing Practices
Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work area
Following all required work safe practices
Wearing all required PPE in designated areas
Adhering to confined space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints
Ensuring food safety, pre-requisite programs, and food quality related to the designated area
Reporting any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
Performing trailer checks
Performing other duties as assigned