Order Picker/Load-FLCert-Cool 2nd shift
Prairie Farms

Job Description:

The order assembly picker/loader is responsible for picking orders, palletizing, loading and unloading products and/or cases, and working any station or line that is assigned. The order assembly picker/loader works anywhere in the Load-out/Freezer/Cooler areas that may be assigned.

• Responsible for pulling products for customer orders.
• Duties may include any number of the following: Loading and unloading products in trailers. Distributing pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas. Stage materials for production.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified).
• May use hand-held tracking device
• Mark the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages.
• Keep accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets, and computerized equipment.
• Ensure proper code date rotation.
• Report any mechanical problems such as bad wear strips, plugged or missing lube nozzles, spacer stop malfunctions, palletizer malfunctions or conveyor breakdowns.
• Report any product/packaging issues.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Trailer checks
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 2nd shift

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Minimum 2 years recent experience operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment.
• Must be able to pass a written and driving fork lift skills test
• Must be able to sit and/or stand and drive for virtually the entire shift
• Must be able to able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high.
• Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).