Milk Pick-Up Driver-Warehouse Assistant

Job Description

About the company:

Bellwether Farms is a Sonoma County, family-owned and operated creamery producing whole, full-fat sheep and cow milk products. Founded in 1986 with a fervent commitment to traditional and artisanal techniques, our small-batch cheeses and yogurts have won dozens of awards and can be found in grocery stores nationwide. Our team is full of hard-working people who have a positive, quality-minded, team-oriented attitude. We take pride in our work and share a passion for cheese and yogurt!

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We are currently looking for someone who enjoys both driving and performing physically active duties. The primary responsibility for this position is driving an insulated milk tanker truck to local and/or regional dairies, pumping milk, transporting milk to the Bellwether Farms creamery, unloading milk, milk testing, tank washing, and accurately recording data on receipts and milk charts. When not transporting milk, this position requires the employee to assist in the warehouse(s) with whatever tasks may need to be done that day. This position requires a valid California Driver License and a clean driving record.

Requirements:

Must have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ driving experience
• Valid CDL and a clean DMV record (Class A license is a plus)
• California Sampler’s & Weigher’s License or ability to obtain (training provided)
• 2 years’ forklift experience (forklift certification a plus)
• Excellent communication skills with dairy owners, co-workers, & management
• An analytical mind with strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
  

Ability to:

• Speak read and write English (bilingual English/Spanish a plus)
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, and management teams
• Work alone and manage duties autonomously
  
  

You:

• Consider yourself dependable and punctual because arriving at work on time is important to you.
• Have a positive attitude and treat people because it makes the work easier and feels right to you.
• Pay attention at work because you believe in being part of a healthy, safe work environment.
• Take responsibility for your own actions because you know you create your own reality.
• Will use the word splash in the introduction/cover letter you send with your resume.
• Communicate clearly with people because you understand the importance of details in teamwork.
• Care about accuracy and follow instructions because you take pride in a job well done.
  
  

Starting wage ($26.00/hour for Class C license) ($30.00/hour for Class A license)

Job Description Available

Please send your resume, a brief introduction of yourself, and/or a cover letter via email to cherri@bellwetherfarms.com