Distribution Center Operator - (Thurs, Fri, Sat, E/O Sunday - 6 AM to 6PM

If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth.  We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning.  Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader.  Organic is all we do.  We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products

Summary of Role

The Distribution Center Operator will operate material handling equipment while assembling orders to customer specifications. Loads and unloads trucks for the purpose of shipping and receiving goods. Responsible for entering information in Warehouse Management System (WMS) interface relative to product, shipment, and load status. This is a safety sensitive position. The Distribution Center is open 365 days a year including holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares orders by processing requests, follows directive work through the WMS, and fill/assemble order for outgoing shipments.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment by keeping the pick lanes, pallet area, dock floor, and shipping/receiving office free of debris and/or clutter.
• Contributes to team effort by assisting in daily tasks to plan, coordinate, manage time, conduct inventory, record data, and maintain equipment.
• Load and unload trucks, receiving materials and products, picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products.
• Maintain shipping and receiving paperwork to ensure incoming and outgoing products and materials are in good condition.
• Assist in controlling costs by assuring products are stored safely, counted, and delivered by the DC standards.
• Assist in preparing for company audits and follow Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure standards and guidelines are met.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily material handling equipment inspections, documenting any deficiencies, and inform maintenance team of any issues/concerns.
• Place damaged and leaking product in the appropriate area.
• Select samples for Quality Assurance as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull objects up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
• Must be able to perform physical work in a variety of positions and at various heights includes bending, stooping, reaching and twisting of arms and body movement as well as walking and standing for extended periods of time.
• Tolerate a variety of temperatures conditions.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions; work effectively and maintain deadlines.
• Must be able multitask, accurately enter data and be detail orientated
• Able to work holidays, nights, weekend, as assigned or requested
• Basic math skills including arithmetic; and Basic computer skills preferred
• Strong work ethic with history of good attendance.
• Maintain forklift operator certificate and material handling equipment.
• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Capacity for stress in service-oriented environment.
• Able to work independently, while in a team environment