SHIPPING/RECEIVING

OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC•Litchfield, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for the position of Shipping & Receiving for our Litchfield, MN processing location. This position is primarily responsible for working in the cooler shipping palletized cartons and crates of our eggs to vendors and customers, and also working in the warehouse receiving product packaging and other supplies, and counting inventory. May assist with other projects and duties as needed. Working hours include some weekend and holiday hours to meet customer requirements. Must have excellent work ethic and be extremely reliable and punctual.

Requirements

Experience operating ride-on pallet jack and forklift
Able to lift approximately 80 pounds from height of 2 feet to 5 feet and lift 50 pounds from 6 feet to ground level
Able to maintain a fast pace for up to 3 hours continually
Able to work in both cold and very hot environments – Requires year-round work including outdoors, in cooler, in warehouse, in cooled trailers and in very hot trailers during summer months
Good verbal communication skills and the ability to develop professional rapport with a diverse group of drivers and co-workers
Ability to communicate verbally and verify documents in English
Must be dependable and be able to work flexible hours any day of the week, including weekends and holidays
Requires walking, standing, turning, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination

Responsibilities

Follow all Opal Foods Policies and Procedures including but not limited to Safety, Bio-security, FDA, SQF and GMP
Able to count accurately and learn automated inventory system
Set up work area and prepare for the day
Inspect, receive and document all incoming trailers for cleanliness, pests, odors and seals
Set outgoing refrigerated trailers to the correct temperature
Load and seal pre-cooled trailers with finished product
Assign loads to drivers
Maintain organization and cleanliness of cooler and warehouse
Inspect, receive and document all incoming loads of packaging materials and supplies
Unload deliveries into cooler and warehouse
Check and accurately document inventory daily in cooler and in warehouse
Operate electric pallet jack; drive fork lift
Move trailers using company yard dog
Help team members with other duties as needed throughout the day