Position : Palletizer/Forklift OperatorLocation : Boise, IdahoRequisition ID: : 25394An integral part of downtown Boise for decades, Meadow Gold is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones.By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!Using a stand-up forklift, the Palletizer is responsible for:
clearing finished product from the automated palletizer
performing quality checks on pallet integrity prior to use
performing quality checks on packaging integrity
storing the pallets of product in the appropriate place in the Cooler, racking and rotating product as needed for proper code date rotation
cleaning and maintaining the pallet bander
other duties as assigned
THIS POSITION EARNS $21.16 per hour, plus OvertimeSCHEDULE IS: Monday through Friday, 4:00pm to 12:00amBENEFITS:
Competitive pay
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Union pension plan and 401(k)
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
Employee referral program
Uniforms provided
Work for dairy farm families
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
6 months related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Prefer 6 months recent experience operating a standup reach forklift or pallet jack in a high efficiency environment.
Must be able to pass a written and driving forklift skills test
Must be able to stand and drive for virtually the entire shift.
Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
May have exposure to allergens.
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.
Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).
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