Warehouse Operator - Cooler - Part Time 2nd Shift

About the role

Swiss Premium Dairy, a farmer‑owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America, is seeking fast‑paced and motivated warehouse operators. Operators will perform a combination of picking, pulling, building orders, palletizing products, loading, unloading, and staging materials for outgoing delivery. They will work at any assigned station or line and safely operate various material‑handling equipment within a warehouse, cooler, freezer, or dock environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pull, and build customer orders.
• Palletize products and load/unload trucks.
• Stage materials for outgoing delivery.
• Operate forklifts and other material‑handling machinery safely.
• Work in cooler/freezer environments maintaining temperatures of 35‑40 °F.
• Assist teammates with lifting and manually stacking cases up to 6‑8 cases high.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures, including occasional exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Pass pre‑employment screenings (drug, background, criminal checks).
• Physical ability to stand, walk, pull, push, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 lb for the entire shift.
• Capability to manually stack and move cases up to 6‑8 cases high.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Minimum six months experience operating a forklift in a high‑efficiency environment.
• Minimum six months experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Pass a written and driving forklift skills test.

Pay

Starting wage is $29.00 per hour. Once trained and qualified to perform all positions, the rate increases to $31.00 per hour.

Schedule

• 2‑week rotation:
• Week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 2:30 pm – 1:00 am
• Week 2 – Thursday, Friday: 2:30 pm – 1:00 am; Saturday: 2:00 pm – 1:00 am
• Schedule subject to change based on company needs.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Career growth opportunities – promotion from within
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families