Shipping/Warehouse Order Selector

Dairy Farmers of America•Portland, ME

About The Position

Perform warehouse and inventory tasks involving the receipt, processing, storage, movement, and distribution of products, materials, ingredients, equipment, and supplies within a warehouse or refrigerated environment. Load and unload trucks, trailers, cases, pallets, and stacks, and move items between receiving, production, storage, and other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. Record received and shipped items and maintain a clean, safe working environment while following clearly defined processes and tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Production or general work experience preferred.
Able to follow directions and carry out instructions.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Load and unload stacks and move items as assigned; sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Sort and store perishable goods in a refrigerated area.
Maintain organization, stock rotation, and neatness in coolers and the warehouse.
Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other items, and distribute them to production workers.
Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and efficient loading onto trucks or trailers.
Check shipment information and bills of lading for accuracy before products are shipped or received; check products for cleanliness and condition before loading.
Use a computer to scan or enter information and maintain inventories and records accurately.
Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take-backs.
May sort, bundle, and fill containers or place items in assembled units.
May mark or apply identifying labels to product loads.
May operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load and unload trucks and move inventory.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.
Follow DFA GMPs and corporate, regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements; inform QA personnel of quality issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.