Truck Loader at Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. – Mercedes, Texas

Truck Loader

Overview

Performs any combination of receiving, storing, and distributing tasks to assist in the distribution of product. This position requires heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Loads/unloads, stacks, and moves ingredients and finished products
• Transfer of finished product manually or by vehicle
• May sort, bundle, and fill containers or place in assembled units
• May mark or put identifying labels on product loads
• May record movement of stock in/out of work areas
• Monitors materials, products, and equipment at each stop of process and reports irregularities to supervisor
• Perform other duties or special projects as requested by management

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Class B Driver's license preferred
• Ability to read chemical labels and follow safe handling procedures for food grade products
• Ability to accurately record data
• Must be able to work weekends, and varying shifts (days, evenings, nights)

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to routinely lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to constantly pull up to 270 lbs. with a pull rod while walking backwards
• Position requires frequent lifting, reaching, climbing, pulling, stooping, and kneeling
• To walk/stand on your feet constantly during your shift
• Ability to work extended periods in a cold, damp environment and hot environment in
• the summer
• Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of surroundings

Hiland Dairy Foods Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.