Description
JOB SUMMARY ... Cumberland Dairy has immediate job openings for a Palletizer Operator team member to perform an array of functions including insuring automatic palletizers, wrapper, overhead and full pallet conveyors are operating correctly. The Palletizer Operator will be responsible for operating automatic palletizers, clearing out jams/spills and manually operate equipment as necessary, as well as operating the stand-up forklift, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.
Cumberland Dairy 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. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Cumberland Dairy, we produce millions of gallons of ultra-pasteurized, refrigerated, extended shelf-life products annually and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.
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!
OUR OPERATORS FOR THIS POSITION START AT AN HOURLY RATE OF:
• $18 per hour
SCHEDULE: 2-2-3 Rotating Turn Schedule
Night Shift Schedule 6pm-6:30am
Benefits
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee appreciation events
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift experience is preferred.
• Six months experience operating stand-up Forklift preferred.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checks
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimal
• Must be able to read, speak, and write in English
• Must be able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shift
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 25 pounds, with capabilities to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work near moving mechanical parts with risk of electrical shock
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with toxic or caustic chemicals
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
An Equal Opportunity Employer
