1St Shift - Order Picker

Kemp's, Dairy Farmer of America, is excited to announce an opening for a Warehouse position!

We offer excellent benefits and competitive pay with great growth opportunities!

1st Shift from 8AM to Finish. 

The order assembly picker/loader is responsible for picking orders, palletizing, loading and unloading products and/or cases, and working any assigned station or line.  The order assembly picker/loader works on the Loadout line 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 a handheld 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 wear strips, 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 the required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP.

• Utilizing a 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 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 areas. Report any food safety and food quality-related issues to management immediately.

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.  

• Experience preferred but not required.

• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• 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 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

• May have exposure to allergens.

• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

• Be able to work in a team environment effectively.

• 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