Maola Local Dairies
Shipping Lead
Lead assigned workers in the receipt and shipment of high-quality dairy products by coordinating the daily work assignments. Be actively engaged in the selection, staging, rotation, loading and shipment of all company products. Continually and consistently in force GMP and housekeeping policies. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least 1 year of related experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Actively enforce safety rules and company policies by leading by example. Plan and organize available resources (employee, materials, time, and equipment) to best meet load out, quality, and safety goals. Monitor and adapt plans throughout the shift as needed. Lead daily shift meetings. Effectively communicate and coordinate product/resource availability with production department. Actively engage in waste reduction efforts in all areas. Monitor and record necessary waste tracking documentation. Lead continuous improvement efforts as assigned. Responsible for maintaining high sanitation standards. Ensure all required process control documentation is completed. Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy and condition of shipments. Train new employees in job duties. Required to cover various positions and shifts in department when needed. Promote retention and provide a workplace culture that is clean, organized, positive, safe and that supports the mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization. Basic Requirements High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) At least 1 year of related experience. Competencies Communication Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels
oral, written, visual, and non-verbal
ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally. Accountability Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise. Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. Customer Focused Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs. Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service. Initiative Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats. Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action. Problem-Solving Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance. Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. Collaboration Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met. Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person's contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds. It also requires reaching and handling dairy products and pushing and pulling stacks of products weighing up to 200lbs. Work Environment The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids. Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions. Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. 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.
Lead assigned workers in the receipt and shipment of high-quality dairy products by coordinating the daily work assignments. Be actively engaged in the selection, staging, rotation, loading and shipment of all company products. Continually and consistently in force GMP and housekeeping policies. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least 1 year of related experience. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Actively enforce safety rules and company policies by leading by example. Plan and organize available resources (employee, materials, time, and equipment) to best meet load out, quality, and safety goals. Monitor and adapt plans throughout the shift as needed. Lead daily shift meetings. Effectively communicate and coordinate product/resource availability with production department. Actively engage in waste reduction efforts in all areas. Monitor and record necessary waste tracking documentation. Lead continuous improvement efforts as assigned. Responsible for maintaining high sanitation standards. Ensure all required process control documentation is completed. Oversee incoming and outgoing shipping activities to ensure accuracy and condition of shipments. Train new employees in job duties. Required to cover various positions and shifts in department when needed. Promote retention and provide a workplace culture that is clean, organized, positive, safe and that supports the mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organization. Basic Requirements High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) At least 1 year of related experience. Competencies Communication Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels
oral, written, visual, and non-verbal
ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally. Accountability Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise. Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. Customer Focused Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs. Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service. Initiative Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats. Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action. Problem-Solving Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance. Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. Collaboration Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met. Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person's contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend, and lift 50-60 pounds. It also requires reaching and handling dairy products and pushing and pulling stacks of products weighing up to 200lbs. Work Environment The work environment may require working in the cooler room with varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids. Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions. Maola Local Dairies is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. 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.