Case Dock Laborer Job at Dairy Farmers of America in San Antonio

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Responsibilities

• Ensure empty cases are available to production departments to meet production schedules and assist shipping by moving trailers as requested, following company policies and procedures.
• Maintain and clean all equipment in the assigned area.
• Slide case stacks from truck using a milk hook or pallet jack as appropriate.
• Ensure conveyor tracks are filled with empty cases to prevent production delays.
• Confirm the empty case area is full of cases at the end of the shift to help the next shift with the production run.
• Safely handle all materials.
• Prioritize which truck to empty first based on input from supervisors or yard drivers.
• Continuously scan the area and straighten items to reduce trip and slip hazards.
• Spot broken or otherwise unusable cases and remove them to the designated area.
• Handle returned and truck inventory products as instructed.
• Unload and wash trailers in a timely and efficient manner while keeping dock doors closed when not in use.
• Complete all required paperwork in a clear, legible, and accurate format, documenting information in accordance with SOPs.
• Utilize a continuous improvement mindset to assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all required work‑safe practices, including wearing the required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Be responsible for food safety, pre‑requisite programs, and food quality related to the designated area.
• Report any food safety and food‑quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in all units of measure.
• Must be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach, and bend virtually the entire shift.
• Pint lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when necessary.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment.
• May occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to write entries legibly for record keeping.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer