Warehouse Order Picker/Cooler Operator - 1st Shift

Dairy Farmers of America•Franklin, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Garelick Farms, Dairy Farmers of America, is seeking a 1st Shift Warehouse Order Picker/Cooler Operator. This role involves performing various warehouse and inventory-related tasks, including receiving, processing, storing, moving, and distributing items within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, reading production schedules to determine items to be gathered, and recording received and shipped items. The position requires maintaining a clean and safe working environment and working within clearly defined processes and tasks. Garelick Farms offers excellent benefits, competitive pay, and great growth opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
0 to 1 year of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience
Certification and/or License – may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications
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, both verbally and in writing (including legible writing)
Able to perform routine machine adjustments
Able to adapt to changing situations and perform tasks as assigned
Able to follow directions
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Must be able to read, write and speak English

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 area
Maintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse
Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other items and distribute to production workers
Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and for efficient loading onto trucks/trailers
Check all information for accurate shipment of customer orders; check bills of lading for accuracy before any product is shipped or received; check products for cleanliness and condition prior to loading
Use computer to accurately scan or enter/maintain inventories and records
Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take backs
Assist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required
Monitor materials, product, and equipment at each step of the process and report irregularities or concerns to supervisor
May sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units
May mark or put identifying labels on product loads
May operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load and unload trucks and move inventory from one location to another
Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues