Forklift Operator/Material Handler at Dairy Farmers of America

Upper Allen Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Material Handling, SAP System Input, Record Keeping, Minor Maintenance, Sanitation, Problem Solving, Safety Awareness, Quality Awareness, Teamwork, Communication, PC Skills, Sit-down Electric Forklifts, Double Forks

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

Starting Payrate: $26/HR Attractive work hours! Work 36 hours per week and get paid for 40 hours per week Dairy Farmers of America is looking for highly dependable team players to join our staff as a FORKLIFT OPERATOR at our Mechanicsburg, PA facility. The role of the Forklift Operator is to transport raw materials to where they are stored or needed for use and to transport finished goods to trailers for shipping If you are fascinated by the process of industrial food & beverage manufacturing and are committed to supporting our reputation for excellent products, then this is the place for you. Shift: 12 hour Night shifts (6pm to 6:30am). Work three 12 hour shifts, get paid for 40 hours. Duties and Responsibilities: * Operate power industrial trucks (sit-down electric forklifts) to transport raw materials and finished goods. * Input items into SAP system * Maintain accurate production records that are written and computer based. * Perform minor maintenance repairs and/or sanitation tasks as needed. * Engage in problem solving to assist in improving safety, quality, yields and productivity. * Maintain a high level of safety and quality awareness and a high degree of urgency. * Be a working part of the team. * Foster teamwork consistent with our company and plant Mission, Vision, and Core Values * Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. * Follow all DFA GMP's and works in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements. * Perform other duties as assigned to support the needs of the business. Qualifications * High School Diploma/GED. * Minimum of one (1) year prior sitdown forklift experience. * Experience with double forks is a plus. * Ability to learn and apply to plant environment. * Be an effective communicator. * Basic PC Skills. * Must be able to read, write and speak English An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Responsibilities

The primary role involves operating sit-down electric forklifts to transport raw materials to storage and finished goods to shipping trailers. Responsibilities also include inputting data into the SAP system and maintaining accurate production records.