WAREHOUSE RECEIVING CLERK

Perform general warehouse duties including loading and unloading product using forklift, shipping/receiving, picking, processing, stocking of orders, and other materials.

* Systematically shelve product for customer orders as indicated on packaging schedule and customer order invoices

* Load and unload trucks as needed using forklifts or pallet jacks

* Process paperwork for all product orders, ingredients, and supplies received into the plant

* Properly fill out paperwork and load sheets

* Distribute supplies and ingredient receiving paperwork to the proper supervisors or other DFA employees

* Distribute supplies to various areas of the production facility as needed in a safe and sanitary manner

* Maintain inventory of all product, ingredients, and supplies as needed

* Communicate with packaging department and supervisors if orders are incorrect or need adjusting

* Pull orders from racks and load trucks

* Check to ensure loads are correct and match customer invoices before loading trucks

* Perform general housekeeping duties in warehouse and cold box as needed and as directed

* Interact with outside vendors, truck drivers, and customers in a professional manner

* Actively participate to improve the 5s score within department and other areas of the facility

• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Dedicate effort to safety as we expect every employee to leave work in the same condition as they arrive
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

* Exhibit the values and ethics of Dairy Farmers of America through honesty, discretion, and sound judgment

• Adhere to all DFA Quality, Safety and GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity

* Attend required training, including but not limited to, Safety, GMP, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

* 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

* High School Diploma or GED

* 1 year minimum experience in a warehouse (shipping environment preferred but not required)

* Certification and/or License - Must be able to obtain DFA's fork lift, pallet jack and stand-up lift certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Must be flexible enough to allow for changes in schedule due to production and warehouse demands

* Must be able to learn the use of handheld scanners and SAP program

* Must be bi-lingual (English/Spanish)