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Dairy Farmers of America Dock Laborer in Erie, Pennsylvania
Position : Dock Laborer
Location : Erie, Pennsylvania
Requisition ID: : 26913
The order assembly picker/loader is responsible for picking orders, palletizing, loading and unloading products and/or cases, and working any station or line that is assigned. The order assembly picker/loader works anywhere in the Load-out/Freezer/Cooler areas that may be assigned.
· Responsible for pulling products for customer orders.
· Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified).
· May use hand-held tracking device
· Mark the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages.
· Keep accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets, and computerized equipment.
· Ensure proper code date rotation.
· Report any mechanical problems such as bad wearstrips, plugged or missing lube nozzles, spacer stop malfunctions, palletizer malfunctions or conveyor breakdowns.
· Report any product/packaging issues.
· Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
· 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.
· Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
· Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
· Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
· Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Current schedule for the position is 5pm-3am on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday.
· High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
· 6 months related in manufacturing environment.
· Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
· Minimum 6 months recent experience operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment.
· Forklift Operator Certification required
· Must be able to pass a written and driving fork lift skills test
· Must be able to sit and/or stand and drive for virtually the entire shift.
· Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
· Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
· May have exposure to allergens.
· Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
· Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
· Effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
· Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).
An Equal Opportunity Employer