Cooler

All candidates that are considered for an interview must take and pass a mechanical aptitude test in order to be considered for employment. Passing score determines pay rate.

Title: Cooler Associate

Classification/Job Grade: Hourly

Location: Kosciusko, MS

Department: Loadout

Supervised by: Supervisor

Our Cooler positions are fast paced. They are critical roles for our facility to ensure we get product to our customers, timely. This job requires someone who enjoys working closely with others and can communicate effectively. We are looking for individuals who don't mind working hard and in cold temperatures of 34 degrees to move and load product for our customers.

This is a very physical position.

This position is a permanent opportunity and will be considered for conversion after 90 days of successful employment. The ideal candidate will be able to work for one of the three current shifts.

• Executes warehouse department orders and packaging of shipments
• Loads and unloads material onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves
• Pulls stacks of product from refrigerated trailer and/or pallets
• Load stacks of product onto refrigerated route trucks
• Maintains load out dock clean
• Executes varied tasks with quality and completion, timely
• Follows all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs and Quality standards
• Effectively utilize time available to achieve results through prioritizing demands
• Maintains an air of professionalism and communicates effectively
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision making ability, as needed
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks of the job and a willingness to learn
• Other duties as assigned or required

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently exposed moving mechanical parts and forklifts
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet / humid / cold conditions (non-weather)
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Prairie Farms, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. This job overview is not all inclusive.

In addition, reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time.