Dock Worker

The warehouse position executes daily shipping and receiving duties and the movement of finished goods.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Forklift Operation :

• Complete the pre-shift inspection for forklift, including battery maintenance
• Operate forklift equipment to maneuver products in a quality / safe and efficient manner.
• Move products by loading / unloading shipments and storing products in appropriate storage areas Safely operate and maintain material moving equipment such as order pickers, reach trucks, and motorized pallet jacks

Picking / Scanning :

• Prioritize orders based on instructions indicated on picking sheets and understand how the order is processed from the time the product is received to the time it is shipped.
• Pick orders by reading pick sheets and handheld RF unit, complete necessary paperwork, move products to the shipping area and operate bar code scanners during order picking as needed.
• Follow the correct picking procedures : Match paperwork with product to ensure accuracy in the order.
• Reconciliation inventory counts (case and pallet count verification) verify products when needed.
• Ensure proper pallets are used per customer requirements.

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

• Sweep and maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Participate in re-certification for forklift operation, as required
• Report any unsafe work conditions that might occur
• Follow all site GMP / PPE requirements
• Other shipping / warehouse duties as required
• Some judgement involved in the making of minor decisions affecting the accuracy and quality of work

Benefits :

We offer a competitive benefits package including :

• Low deductible health plan through Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield, dental, vision, short-term disability and a $20k life insurance policy
• 401(k) with 100% match and optional voluntary life and AD&D.
• Hourly attendance bonus for perfect attendance and no tardiness, evaluated on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Shift differentials of $.40 / hr for 2nd shift and $.30 / hr for 3rd shift employees.

Requirements :

High School Diploma Required

• Forklift Certification preferred
• Prior Knowledge of ERP / RF systems preferred
• 1-2 years related experience preferred
• General supervision is required. Employee generally works alone performing routine work and checks with supervisor only when in doubt.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to use hands / arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to work in multiple areas of the plant and may be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Will work near moving mechanical parts, high and / or confining places.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Superior Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV / AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law.

Quality milk and dairy products start on the farm and continue at Superior Dairy. At MMPA, our dairy farm families work with pride and care every day to produce wholesome, nutritious dairy products.

Our commitment to quality continues onto the next step, as our member milk is bottled or processed into dairy products.

MMPA bottles our milk in Canton, Ohio at MMPA’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Superior Dairy. Originally established in 1922, Superior Dairy is loyal to their Great Lakes roots while distributing their products to 44 states.