Products and people you can be proud of.
Dean Foods is seeking new members for our Rockford IL team to help produce a growing quantity of our award winning Cottage Cheese and Sour Cream.
Build your career at the nation’s largest dairy processor and one of the Stateline’s most vital companies.
Those we add to our crew may wind up in either Production or Warehouse and will be expected to learn quickly and uphold the highest standards for Safety, Quality and Dependability.
The Order Assembly Picker/Loader is responsible for performing a variety of duties in loading, unloading, and moving materials within or near plant, yard, or work site. Performs any combination of receiving, storing and distributing tasks to assist in the distribution of product.
* Responsible for frequently pulling and stacking product based on daily orders. Meeting specifics of customer orders in a timely manner.
* Responsible for operating various pieces of equipment (i.e. Bendi, Palletizer, Dolly Loader, Pallet Wrapper, Forklift, and Electrical Pallet Jacks).
* Responsible for keeping products separated, organized and in good rotation.
* Monitor product quality frequently, reporting problems to mitigate safety issues.
* Report any mechanical problems such as bad wearstrips, plugged or missing lube nozzles, spacer stop malfunctions, palletizer malfunctions or conveyor breakdowns.
* Responsible for frequently documenting and reporting; Completing production and quality logs. Furnish accurate counts on load tags
* Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
* Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
* Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
* Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
* Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
* Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required:
- At least 2 solid years of manufacturing experience.
- Good work tenures.
- The ability to thrive in a physically demanding environment that is wet, noisy, hot, cold and very fast-paced.
- The ability to start on ANY job or shift schedule and wait patiently for seniority to allow you to move to a more desirable one. You will likely be assigned to second or third shift or a rotating shift and must be willing and able to work any shift including weekends.
- The ability to work professionally and dependably within a team environment.
- Flexibility to learn whichever specific job is available once our Bidding Process is completed.
Preferred:
- Processing experience such as beverage, food, chemicals, etc.
- Continuous Improvement.
- Forklift.
Members enjoy a strong Wage and a Benefit Package with Pension.
ONLY if you have at least 2 years of solid manufacturing experience please apply now.
Rate starts at no less than $21.27/hour and will go up a dollar for each of the first three years. Those completing their Probationary period will participate in a very strong Benefits package.
Work history will drive our selection. The strongest candidates submitting materials will be invited for a phone screen. Phone screens will begin as soon as March 25th. Finalists will be invited for on-site interviews by a panel.
No Recruiters, Walk-Ins, Mail-Ins or Phone Inquiries will be considered. Those who do not meet the basic requirements will not be contacted or updated.
Dean Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
* High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience
* Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
* Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
* Must be able to able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, push or pull for virtually the entire shift. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high.
* Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
* For ice cream plants: Must be able to work in an environment where the temperature is maintained at minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit.
* 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.
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
* Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).
Dean Foods Company is an Equal Opportunity employer M/F/Veteran/Disability
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.
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