Join Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a nationwide dairy cooperative committed to producing safe, high-quality food. We’re looking for a reliable General Laborer to support daily production operations by performing essential manual and repetitive tasks that keep our facility running smoothly.

Shifts assigned at hire (not guaranteed)

Union role

Performance increase eligible at 90 days

Fully funded pension

Healthcare benefits

Starting pay $22.75/hour

Key Responsibilities

Assist machine operators as needed
Load and unload materials, ingredients, parts, products, cases, crates, and pallets
Move, stack, and place items on conveyors manually or using mechanized equipment
Deliver materials to designated production areas
Hand-pack products into crates or boxes
Sort, bundle, and fill containers or assembled units
Label or mark product loads
Build or break down shipping boxes
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Accurately and legibly complete required paperwork
Report quality or operational issues to supervision immediately
Follow all DFA Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, quality, and sanitation standards
Maintain safe working conditions in compliance with state and federal regulations
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
Prior warehouse, production, or general labor experience preferred
Certifications or licenses may be required throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to follow directions and carry out instructions
Strong teamwork skills
Ability to write legible documentation
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Basic math skills (whole numbers, fractions, decimals)
Must be able to read, write, and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer

At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners. As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more. We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA. We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions. At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation. Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.

General Production Worker

General Production Worker

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