Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Associate

#33973

Location:

Fallon, NV

Company:
Dairy Farmers of America

Category:
Supply Chain and Logistics

Job Description

* Safely operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load trucks and move inventory from one location to another.

* Perform routine machine adjustments.

* Accurately maintain inventory records and paperwork.

* Assist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required.

* Accurately maintain shipping paperwork.

* Assist with powder sampling in accordance with U.S.D.A. guidelines

* Maintain safe work habits, wear personal protective equipment, obey safety rules, and overall contribute to a safe work environment.

* Attends required training, including but not limited to, GMP's, HAACP, SQF, Safety, etc.

* Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement to include Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Leader Standard Work.

* Follow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.

* Firmly adhere to the values and ethics of DFA. Exhibit honesty, integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.

* 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.

Education and Experience

* High School Diploma or GED

* 1+ year manufacturing or production experience

* Certification and/or License - forklift certification preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Able to work in a team oriented environment and contribute to the overall success of the warehouse team.

* Able to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts.

* Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (including legible writing).

* Able to perform routine machine adjustments.

* Able to show willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; able to present options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures.

* Able to take on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.

* Able and willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share relevant information with others.

* Able to adapt to changing situations and perform all tasks when and where assigned.

* Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision.

* Able to maintain a positive "can do" outlook, rebound quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintain composure and a friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.

* Must be able to read and write English.

An Equal Opportunity Employer