Loader Operator

Kemps in Minneapolis has an opening for a Loader Operator in our cooler.  This role will operate equipment according to established procedures, manufacture products, and assist in other department areas as needed.

Hours: 5:00am - 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Load all assembled store orders on truck and trailers following appropriate load diagrams or instructions including but not limited to floor loads, pallet loads, bossies, and home delivery trucks.
• Replenish picking inventory as needed
• Operate machinery such as: palletizer, bander, forklift or pallet jack
• Rotate products to facilitate proper code rotation
• Record information on required forms as needed
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as require

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to use company computer systems
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Able to follow directions
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Kemps Minneapolis is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. DFA/Kemps manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans