General Production Worker

Job Description

Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a nationwide dairy cooperative committed to producing safe, high-quality food. We’re looking for a reliable General Laborer to support daily production operations by performing essential manual and repetitive tasks that keep our facility running smoothly.

2nd or 3rd Shift - shifts assigned at hire (not guaranteed)

Union role

Performance increase eligible at 90 days

Fully funded pension

Healthcare benefits

Starting pay $22.75/hour

Key Responsibilities

• Assist machine operators as needed

• Load and unload materials, ingredients, parts, products, cases, crates, and pallets

• Move, stack, and place items on conveyors manually or using mechanized equipment

• Deliver materials to designated production areas

• Hand-pack products into crates or boxes

• Sort, bundle, and fill containers or assembled units

• Label or mark product loads

• Build or break down shipping boxes

• Maintain a clean and safe work area

• Accurately and legibly complete required paperwork

• Report quality or operational issues to supervision immediately

• Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, quality, and sanitation standards

• Maintain safe working conditions in compliance with state and federal regulations

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent

• Prior warehouse, production, or general labor experience preferred

• Certifications or licenses may be required throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to follow directions and carry out instructions

• Strong teamwork skills

• Ability to write legible documentation

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

• Basic math skills (whole numbers, fractions, decimals)

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $22.75 / Hour