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Warehouse Product Puller

Dairy Farmers of America

Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

Warehouse Product Puller

PET Dairy, a brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), is seeking a fast paced and motivated warehouse operator. In this role, you will perform a mix of picking, pulling, order building, palletizing, loading, unloading, staging materials, and working various stations in a warehouse, cooler, freezer, or dock environment.

The responsibilities include:

  • Picking, pulling, and building orders
  • Palletizing products and handling materials
  • Operating various material handling equipment safely
  • Working in warehouse, cooler, freezer, or dock settings

About PET Dairy: PET Dairy is a farmer-owned brand under Dairy Farmers of America. DFA is owned by more than 12,500 family farmers and manufactures cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients, and more. Joining DFA means making a difference in communities and enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Competitive pay and paid vacation/holidays
  • Career growth opportunities and comprehensive healthcare
  • Service recognition, employee rewards, referral program, tuition reimbursement
  • Uniforms provided and work for dairy farm families

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred
  • Ability to perform basic math and effective written/verbal communication
  • Capable of working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment
  • Must pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds and manually stack cases
  • Comfortable working at 35–40°F and with cleaning chemicals
  • Standup forklift experience required

Key skills/competency

  • Warehouse Operations
  • Order Picking
  • Palletizing
  • Material Handling
  • Forklift Operation
  • Safety Compliance
  • Teamwork
  • Physical Stamina
  • Time Management
  • Basic Math

How to Get Hired at Dairy Farmers of America

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research DFA's culture: Review company mission and values online.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight warehouse and forklift experience.
  • Emphasize physical strengths: Note fitness and endurance in your resume.
  • Prepare for screening: Practice answers for background and drug tests.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review forklift operation techniques.
Study warehouse safety standards.
Practice order picking systems.
Familiarize with material handling tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a fast-paced work challenge.
Explain your teamwork in warehouse settings.
Discuss handling safety protocol conflicts.
Share a time managing physical tasks.