Warehouse/Cooler Operator 1st Shift - White Bear

Dairy Farmers of America•St. Paul, MN

About The Position

Perform warehouse and inventory-related tasks in a warehouse or refrigerated environment. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute products, materials, ingredients, equipment, and supplies. Load and unload trucks and trailers, read schedules and orders to determine what must be moved or distributed, transport items between receiving, production, storage, and other designated areas, and record received and shipped items. Work within clearly defined processes and tasks while maintaining a clean and safe environment. The position includes organizing and rotating stock, storing perishable goods in refrigerated areas, preparing customer orders for shipment, checking shipping documentation and product condition, maintaining inventory records, and assisting with inventory counts. The operator may also use a forklift or other material-handling equipment and must follow food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0 to 1 year of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Able to work in a team environment and contribute to the overall success of the warehouse/cooler team.
Able to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, including legible writing.
Able to perform routine machine adjustments.
Able to adapt to changing situations and perform assigned tasks.
Able to follow directions.
Able to work accurately and with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Forklift, walk-behind jack, or other related work certification may be required.

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 refrigerated areas.
Maintain organization, stock rotation, and neatness of coolers and warehouse areas.
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; inspect products for cleanliness and condition before loading.
Use a computer to scan or enter information and maintain inventory and records accurately.
Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take-backs.
Assist with monthly and year-end inventory counts and cycle counts as required.
Monitor materials, products, and equipment throughout the process and report irregularities or concerns to a supervisor.
May sort or bundle items, 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.