T.G. Lee Dairy has an immediate job opening for fast paced and motivated forklift operator (forklift certified) to operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, boom, scoop, liftbeam and swivel “hookfork” grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility.

RATE OF PAY:

$21.50 per hour

SCHEDULE AVAILABLE:

Monday-Friday from 5:00 am to 4:30 pm; and Sunday at Month End

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Execute the loading and unloading of products in trailers
Distribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas
Stage materials for production
Move product and materials within facility (plant and/or cooler)
Receive materials for warehouse storage
Supply packaging material, cartons and hulls to line as needed
Maintain pallet supply for palletizer
Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In – First Out)
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with required information
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
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
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

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
Work for dairy farm families

*varies by company

T.G. Lee 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. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners.

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!

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Able to effectively work in a team environment
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
Able to use company computer systems
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to follow directions
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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Forklift Operator