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Cooler OperatorMeadow 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. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands.Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we're passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Meadow Gold, we create healthy and nutritious products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.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!This position is responsible for performing any combination of receiving, storing and distributing tasks to assist in the distribution of our products. Cooler Operators are Order Pickers, Forklift Operators, and Case Washer Operators.These positions start at $22.35 for first 6 months, $23.66 until May 1st, then $24.44 at one year wage is $27.16 PER HOUR, PLUS OVERTIMESchedule is:Sunday - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PMMonday - 04:00 PM to 12:00 AMTuesday - 04:00 PM to 12:00 AMThursday - 04:00 PM to 12:00 AMFriday - 04:00 PM to 12:00 AMIt is a regular, full-time position, working at least 40 hours per weekBenefits:Competitive payComprehensive healthcare benefitsUnion pension plan and 401(k)Paid vacation and holidaysCareer growth opportunities – we promote from within!Service recognition and employee rewardsEmployee referral programUniforms providedWork for dairy farm familiesMust have recent forklift experienceMust be able to pass a forklift certification testHigh school diploma or GED preferredMust be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsMust be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs, frequently lift and/or move above shoulder height, stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shiftMust be able to work in a cold, wet environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees FahrenheitBe able to effectively work in a team environmentEffective verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checksAn Equal Opportunity Employer