Warehouse/Cooler
Dairy Farmers of America · Athens, TN · 1 wk ago
ManufacturingFull-time
About the role
Perform various warehouse and inventory tasks in a cooler/refrigerated environment. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items such as products, materials, ingredients, equipment, and supplies. Work within clearly defined processes and tasks to maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload stacks, pallets, cases, and other items as assigned
- Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence (e.g., size, type, style, color, or product code)
- Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated areas
- Maintain organization, stock rotation, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse spaces
- Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials and distribute them to production workers
- Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and loading onto trucks/trailers
- Verify shipment accuracy by checking bills of lading and product condition before loading
- Use a computer to scan or enter inventory data and maintain records
- Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take-backs
- Assist with monthly, year-end, and cycle inventory counts as required
- Monitor materials, products, and equipment at each step of the process and report irregularities to a supervisor
- Sort, bundle, and fill containers or place items in assembled units as needed
- Mark or label product loads for identification
- Operate a forklift (including standing forklifts) to load/unload trucks and move inventory
- Optimize space utilization and maintain a clean, safe working environment
- Follow all DFA GMPs and corporate/regulatory food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
- Report any quality issues to QA personnel
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1 to 2 years of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience
- Certification and/or license for forklift, walk-behind jack, or other related equipment (may be required)
Skills
- Able to work in a team environment and contribute to warehouse/cooler success
- Perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication (including legible writing)
- Perform routine machine adjustments
- Adapt to changing situations and perform tasks as assigned
- Follow directions with accuracy and attention to detail
- Perform tasks without constant supervision
- Read, write, and speak English fluently
Pay
$23.55 per hour