Warehouse Dockworker

Job Title
General Purpose
Ensure empty cases are available to production departments to meet production schedules and provide assistance to shipping by moving trailers as requested and according to established Company policies and procedures.
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain and clean all equipment in assigned area
Slide case stacks from truck using milk hook or pallet jack as appropriate
Ensure conveyor tracks are filled with empty cases to prevent production delays
Confirm empty case area is full of cases at end of shift to help next shift with production run
Correctly prioritize which truck to empty first based on input from supervisors, yard drivers, or others
Continuously scan the area and straighten up to reduce trip and slip hazards
Spot broken or otherwise unusable cases and remove them to the designated area
Handle returned and truck inventory product as instructed
Ensure trailers are unloaded and washed in a timely and efficient manner while keeping dock doors closed at all times when not in use
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
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 required
Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
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
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans