Cold Storage Warehouse Worker

Anderson Erickson Dairy is a family-owned company and has been in business for over 90 years. We pride ourselves on being a home-grown Iowa company with roots that run deep in the local community. Great products, great people, and ridiculously high standards. Shift hours will vary from week to week. Overnight scheduled hours are set hours of Sunday night thru Thursday night 9pm to 5:30am; day shift schedule will vary from week to week working 5 days 8 hour shifts Monday through Saturday depending on when and where they need coverage. This is a manual labor full-time on-site role, with the ability to work additional overtime. Job Responsibilities The key responsibilities include (but are not limited to the following): Responsible for scanning and document all products coming into cooler. Picking product for various customers. Manually loading picked product onto trailers for various customers Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (crane operation when certified). Monitor product for quality control and report any issues to supervisor as needed Report any product/packaging issues. Replace any product that tips, spills, or is damaged during load out. Utilizing a continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes. Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area. Complete zone cleaning for assigned 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. All other duties as assigned. About the Role Experience with equipment operation, preferably in food manufacturing, but not required Experience working in a warehouse setting preferred Understanding and adherence to quality control procedures Excellent communication skills to effectively work with team members Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve production line issues Good record-keeping skills to accurately document operations Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is a plus Strong work ethic and attention to detail Physical Requirements Must be able to work in a refrigerated work area. Temperatures run 35-40 degrees. Continual manual movement of empty and full cases and stacks, within the warehouse by using a hook. Individual cases will weigh 48 lbs., with full stacks weighing up to 288 lbs. Frequent lifting and lowering of cases to and from pick bays. Bending, squatting, and twisting of the body will occur while moving products regularly. Job Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent You must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, physical, lifting/ physical capacity test, and a background check. The reputation of our company is very important and we expect our employees to be the same. Must be able to communicate in English (Verbal, Reading, Writing). Weekly Paychecks We offer competitive compensation along with a full benefit package including development opportunities, health, dental, and life insurance along with two retirement plans - 401(k) and pension. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr