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: Battle Creek, MI

Department: Loadout

Supervised by: Supervisor

Job Summary:

Our Cooler positions are fun and fast paced. They are critical roles for our Distribution Center 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; you won’t need a gym!

This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in a secure company with a 75+ year history of success. We are proud to be comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest. Since 1938, we have been producing high quality products for you and your family.

Schedule: Monday - Wednesday 6:30p- 6:30a w/ rotating Sundays 6:30p - 6:30a

$2.00 shift differential per hour while working on nights

All candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, physical and lift test.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Work Environment: 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.