Warehouse Worker/ CDL-ANY - Upstate Niagara Cooperative : Job Details

As employees of a farmer-owned cooperative, we come to work every day trying to honor the tireless effort and care these farming families put in every day, all day, 365 days a year. Our farmer-owners tend to think in generations, with some of our farms being run by the same families for over a century. We carry this approach into our business, knowing that each and every one of us makes a difference in allowing these generational traditions to continue, taking pride in knowing that we nourish our friends, neighbors, nation, and even the world with healthy and delicious dairy products. Our products include milk, flavored milk, yogurt, dip, sour cream, cottage cheese, Italian cheese, and ice cream mix marketed under the Upstate Farms®, Bison®, Milk for Life®, and Intense Milk® brands.The CDL Operator is responsible for trailer movements on and off property in support of O-At-Ka operations. They will inspect trailer conditions before and after movements, make sure doors are secure and sealed if appropriate, and report any issues or damage that occur during the course of operations. The CDL Operator will also inspect and communicate any issues regarding the O-At-Ka yard truck and ensure it is ready for safe operation. When not operating the yard truck to move trailers, the CDL Operator will support internal warehouse operations as needed.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete trailer movements in support of O-At-Ka operations
• Inspect trailers as they are handled to ensure compliance with O-At-Ka standards
• Perform Motor Vehicle Inspections on truck to conform to DOT regulations and company policy
• Report any damage to company owned or partner equipment
• Maintain reliable attendance and consistent work hours
• Support internal WH Operations when not completing yard movements
• Must follow all SOP procedures and complete required documentation/checklists. Participate in continuous improvement efforts to improve products, services, or processes
• Follow all Safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA, DOT regulations and assist in maintaining SQF guidelines
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Education Required:

• Valid CDL-A license
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required

Knowledge & Skills - Required:

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.
• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend.
• Ability to operate powered industrial vehicles.

Work Environment:

• This job requires work inside and outside a warehouse and production environment. It can be exposed to excessive heat, cold, and noise. Assigned hours vary depending on the operations, and weekend work could be required.
• Ability to lift over 40lbs
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Must be able to work independently

Pay: $27.32 per hour* *The hourly rate as indicated in the CBA.The posted pay rate reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)