Shipping Material Handler​/Forklift

About the Organization

Grassland Dairy Products, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of butter and dairy ingredients since 1904 and we are always looking to add to our team. With additional facilities across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Utah, Grassland is a key player in the dairy industry dedicated to producing high-quality products while maintaining a positive work environment for a driven, talent-filled team of employees.

Our company offers the most comprehensive benefits package in the area to our employees, generous paid time off, and competitive wages.

The Shipping/Warehouse position at West Point Dairy Products is responsible for the efficient material handling, loading and placement of finished, palletized products. This individual is expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the continuous improvement of the West Point Dairy Products mission for Quality, Safety, and Efficient production.

• Complete order fulfillment and all documentation associated for incoming and outbound trailers.
• Verify quality control items such as sampling, coding and packaging along with organizing and rotating stock within FIFO guidelines.
• Maintain proper documentation in all record keeping formats.
• Ensure finished pallets are properly shrink wrapped and have the correct information documented on them.
• Account for daily production totals and product placement while demonstrating an understanding of incoming and outgoing products and materials.
• Follow and comply with applicable good manufacturing, safety, and quality assurance practices.
• Safe and efficient operation of Powered Industrial Vehicle, which may include forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor throughout the department as needed.

• Ability to speak, understand, read and write in English.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
• Knowledgeable of warehousing, shipping, and receiving logistics and inventory preferred.
• Knowledge of forklift and pallet jack operation preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes involved.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Complete all training and proficiencies required for General Forklift Operator.
• Maintain necessary certifications for the operation of powered industrial equipment.
• Basic computer skills.

Category:
Warehouse Operations

Employment Type:

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location:

West Point Dairy Products (NE)

Shift: Nights

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.