Order Picker 3rd Shift

Prairie Farms Dairy•Woodbury, MN

About The Position

The 3rd shift order assembly picker/loader picks customer orders, palletizes and loads or unloads products and cases, and works at assigned stations or lines in the load-out and cooler areas. The role may involve distributing pallets from the palletizer to trailers and staging areas, staging production materials, and handling freight with motorized or manual equipment when certified. The position may use a handheld tracking device and includes trailer checks. The picker/loader maintains accurate load, inventory, and scrap records and paperwork; documents product shortages and other required information in accordance with standard operating procedures; and ensures proper code-date rotation. The role includes reporting equipment malfunctions and product or packaging issues, communicating concerns that could affect production, and helping identify process improvements. Employees are responsible for following Good Manufacturing Practices and required safe-work practices, maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, wearing required PPE, and supporting food safety and product quality in their designated area. Other duties may be assigned. The shift is 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Work takes place in an environment maintained at 35–40°F. Employees must be able to perform the physical duties described, including driving or standing for virtually the entire shift, walking, pushing or pulling for much of the day, and frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
At least two years of recent forklift operating experience in a high-efficiency environment.
Ability to pass a written and driving forklift skills test.
Ability to sit and/or stand and drive for virtually the entire shift; stand, walk, push, or pull for a majority of the day; frequently lift up to 50 pounds; and manually stack and move cases up to 5–8 cases high.
Ability and willingness to work in an environment maintained at 35–40°F.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to work effectively in a team and in a fast-paced environment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to pass all pre-employment screens, including drug, background, and criminal checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food and beverage industry.

Responsibilities

Pick and assemble customer orders and palletize products.
Load and unload products or cases in trailers and distribute pallets to trailers and staging areas.
Work at assigned stations or lines in load-out and cooler areas, and stage materials for production.
Handle freight with appropriate motorized or manual equipment when certified; use a handheld tracking device as needed.
Document product shortages and maintain accurate load, inventory, scrap, and other required records and paperwork.
Ensure proper code-date rotation and complete documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Report mechanical problems, product or packaging issues, and food safety or quality concerns to management.
Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that may affect production efficiency.
Identify opportunities to improve processes using a continuous-improvement mindset.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and required safety procedures, including PPE, confined-space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
Perform trailer checks and other duties as assigned.