Job Details
**Position** : 1st Shift - Warehouse/Cooler Operator
**Location** : New Britain, Connecticut
**Requisition ID:** : 24847
Guida Dairy has immediate job opening for Master Warehouse/Cooler Operator, perform accurate and efficient movement of product and inventory throughout the warehouse and cooler environment to meet and exceed operational goals, internal standards and customer needs. Demonstrate mastery of all job functions in the warehousing area/department, including how shipping and receiving operates. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items (products, materials, ingredients, equipment, supplies, etc.) within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc. Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. Record received and shipped items. May be responsible for training or re-training employees.
Guida 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 were passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Guida's Dairy, we create fluid milk and ice cream 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!
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 rewards
Employee referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Uniforms provided
Work for dairy farm families
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
High school diploma or equivalent
2 to 4 years of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience
Certification and/or License may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
Able to work in a team environment and contribute to the overall success of the warehouse/cooler team
Able to problem solve, multi-task and prioritize own work activities
Able to perform accurate basic math computations and inventory counts
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing (including legible writing)
Able to perform routine machine adjustments
Able to adapt to changing situations and perform tasks as assigned
Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer