Job Information
Dairy Farmers of America Shipping/Warehouse Order Selector in Portland, Maine
Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
Perform various warehouse and inventory related tasks. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items (products, materials, ingredients, equipment, supplies, etc.) within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc. Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. Record received and shipped items. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Work within clearly defined processes and tasks. Current openings are for 2nd shift only, both full and part time.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Load and unload stacks and move items as assigned; sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product code
· Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated area
· Maintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse
· Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other items and distribute to production workers
· Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and for efficient loading onto trucks/trailers
· Check all information for accurate shipment of customer orders; check bills of lading for accuracy before any product is shipped or received; check products for cleanliness and condition prior to loading
· Use computer to accurately scan or enter/maintain inventories and records
· Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take backs
· May sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units
· May mark or put identifying labels on product loads
· May operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load and unload trucks and move inventory from one location to another
· Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
· Follow all DFA GMP’s and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues
· 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
Requirements
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Production or general work experience preferred
Forklift experience preffered
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
Able to effectively work in a team environment
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
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