Job Description

General Laborer

Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a nationwide dairy cooperative committed to producing safe, high-quality food. We're looking for a reliable General Laborer to support daily production operations by performing essential manual and repetitive tasks that keep our facility running smoothly.

Shifts: 2nd or 3rd - shifts assigned at hire (not guaranteed)

Union role

Performance increase eligible at 90 days

Fully funded pension

Healthcare benefits

Starting pay $22.75/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators as needed
• Load and unload materials, ingredients, parts, products, cases, crates, and pallets
• Move, stack, and place items on conveyors manually or using mechanized equipment
• Deliver materials to designated production areas
• Hand-pack products into crates or boxes
• Sort, bundle, and fill containers or assembled units
• Label or mark product loads
• Build or break down shipping boxes
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Accurately and legibly complete required paperwork
• Report quality or operational issues to supervision immediately
• Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, quality, and sanitation standards
• Maintain safe working conditions in compliance with state and federal regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
• Prior warehouse, production, or general labor experience preferred
• Certifications or licenses may be required throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to write legible documentation
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math skills (whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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