Forklift/Order Picker - 3Rd Shift - $21.16/Hour

at Dairy Farmers of America in Boise, Idaho, United States

Position : Forklift/Order Picker - 3rd Shift - $21.16/hour

Location : Boise, Idaho

Requisition ID: : 20683

An integral part of downtown Boise for decades, Meadow Gold is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities - come join us!

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.

+ Offload product from Palletizing Machine and storing in Warehouse racks

+ 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.

THIS POSITION EARNS $21.16 per hour, plus Overtime

THE SCHEDULE IS: Sun-Mon-Tues-Wed-Thu 10:00pm to 6:00am

BENEFITS:

+ Competitive pay

+ Comprehensive healthcare benefits

+ Union pension plan and 401(k)

+ Paid vacation and holidays

+ Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!

+ Employee referral program

+ Uniforms provided

+ Work for dairy farm families

+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ 6 months related experience 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 or pallet jack in a high efficiency environment.

+ 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).