About this role
Bongards' Creameries is seeking a Warehouse Team Member based out of our Humboldt facility. The Warehouse Team Member is responsible for completing various Material Handling duties while safely operating Powered Industrial Trucks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Safe operation of a Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) in a cold environment (40 degree F)
• Load and Unload trucks that are staged at the warehouse
• Pile up 50lb cheese blocks
• Re-piling of 30lb finished Loaf product
• Setting up orders
• Ongoing PIT (Forklift) training and certification
• Use EMS (spoken word based) inventory management system
• Picking and Stacking SKUs on pallets determined by customer orders
• Standing and walking throughout the shift
• Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent Math and Reading skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Ability to work independently on assigned duties
• Previous Forklift (stand up, sit down) experience is preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Adaptable to both Cold and Warm weather environments
• Previous experience with Automated Guided Vehicles is a plus
• Previous CDL experience is a plus
• Must adhere to and follow all Safety, GMP, other quality guidelines
• Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or designated replacement
• Flexible work schedule availability
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
Schedule:
• Day Shift 5:00am to 3:00pm Monday – Friday, some Saturdays
Benefits:
• Medical – Prescription Drug – Dental – Vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Internal Career Opportunities
Bongards Creameries is a member owned COOP that has been operating since 1908. We take pride in our agricultural roots and our mission to provide a sustainable market for our patron's milk. Our vision is to be the best dairy organization and to be an employer of choice in the region. People come to Bongards for a variety of reasons, but they stay because they are valued, listened to and rewarded for their efforts.