Materials Expeditor - Vacation Relief

About the role

Our DFA/Kemps Dairy has an immediate job opening for a Materials Expeditor to compile and maintain inventory and status information to expedite movement of materials according to schedule and priorities.

DFA/Kemps Dairy is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

Responsibilities

• Read schedules and inventory reports to determine type and quantity required, availability of stock, and order priority
• Repack products based on order requirements
• Proactively interact and communicate inter and intra-departmentally to ensure consistent and efficient work flow
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Vacation Relief - provide relief when needed for various schedules
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all State and Federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must be able to drive a box truck

Benefits

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided

Pay and Schedule

Our Material Expeditors Make $27.40 per hour. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, although the schedule may vary according to scheduling relief needs.