Cooler Operator - 1st Shift at Dairy Farmers of America

New Britain, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Warehouse Operations, Inventory Management, Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Safety Compliance, Customer Order Fulfillment, Stock Rotation, Data Entry, Quality Assurance, Refrigerated Storage, Organization Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Time Management, Cleanliness

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

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. Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. 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. 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 · Assist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required · Monitor materials, product, and equipment at each step of the process and report irregularities or concerns to supervisor · 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 Qualifications An Equal Opportunity Employer EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE · High school diploma or equivalent · 0 to 1 year of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience · Certification and/or License – may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications

Responsibilities

The Cooler Operator is responsible for performing various warehouse and inventory-related tasks, including receiving, processing, storing, and distributing items within a cooler or refrigerated environment. This role involves loading and unloading trucks, maintaining organization and cleanliness, and ensuring accurate shipment of customer orders.