Prairie Farms - Order Picker/Forklift Certified 8PM to 6:30AM
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Prairie Farms - Woodbury is hiring a Prairie Farms - Order Picker/Forklift Certified 8PM to 6:30AM. Prairie Farms seeks an order assembly picker/loader to pick, palletize, load and unload products in the Load‑out/Cooler areas, handle freight with certified equipment, maintain accurate paperwork, ensure food safety, and follow GMP and safety practices during night shifts.
Key focus areas include Pick orders and pull products for customer orders., Load and unload products in trailers and stage pallets for distribution., and Operate motorized and manual equipment, including forklift, when certified..
Important skills include Basic Math Skills, Forklift Operation, Collaboration, Communication, and Fast-Paced Environment. Preferred (not required): Palletizing, Loading And Unloading Products, Freight Handling, and Hand-Held Tracking Device Operation.
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Job Description:
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/Cooler areas that may be assigned.
Responsible for pulling products for customer orders.
Duties may include any number of the following: Loading and unloading products in trailers. Distributing pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas. Stage materials for production.
Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified).
May use hand-held tracking devise.
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 required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
Utilizing 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 of all require 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 area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
Trailer checks.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
Minimum 2 years recent experience operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment.
Must be able to pass a written and driving forklift skills test.
Must be able to sit and/or stand and drive for virtually the entire shift.
Must be able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and manually stack and move cases up to 5-8 cases high.
Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.)
Job Benefits:
401k – Prairie Farms will contribute $155.00 per month into the employee’s 401k.
Uniforms will be provided.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
Holidays
Earn Sick Leave/PTO with time worked.
Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum 2 years recent experience operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment.
Shift
Third (Night)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$29.90 - $35.18 / Hourly
Postal Code
55125
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
12415
Job Benefits
401k – Prairie Farms will contribute $155.00 per month into the employee’s 401k.
Uniforms will be provided.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
Holidays
Earn Sick Leave and PTO with time worked.
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