Warehouse Packing Associate Jobs in La Crosse, WI

Location - Onsite 
Thisis an onsite role that works at Distribution Center in Cashton, WI.
Employee Type - Hourly
Bonus - This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.
Safety Sensitive - Yes

If a company is going to make a difference in today's world, it's going to haveto think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are basedon the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth.  We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned byfamily farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the verybeginning.  Once pioneers of organicagriculture, we're now an established leader.  Organic is all we do.  We aredriven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stabilityby the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organicproducts.
Summary of Role
The Distribution Center Operator will operate material handling equipment while assembling orders to customer specifications. Loads and unloads trucks for the purpose of shipping and receiving goods. Responsible for entering information in Warehouse Management System (WMS) interface relative to product, shipment, and load status. This is a safety sensitive position. The Distribution Center is open 365 days a year including holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
oPrepares orders by processing requests, follows directive work through the WMS, and fill/assemble order for outgoing shipments.
oMaintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment by keeping the pick lanes, pallet area, dock floor, and shipping/receiving office free of debris and/or clutter.
oContributes to team effort by assisting in daily tasks to plan, coordinate, manage time, conduct inventory, record data, and maintain equipment. 
oLoad and unload trucks, receiving materials and products, picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products. 
oMaintain shipping and receiving paperwork to ensure incoming and outgoing products and materials are in good condition.
oAssist in controlling costs by assuring products are stored safely, counted, and delivered by the DC standards.
oAssist in preparing for company audits and follow Good Manufacturing Practices to ensure standards and guidelines are met.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities
oPerform daily material handling equipment inspections, documenting any deficiencies, and inform maintenance team of any issues/concerns. 
oPlace damaged and leaking product in the appropriate area. 
oSelect samples for Quality Assurance as directed.
oOther duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
oHigh school diploma or GED is required
oAbility to lift/carry up to 50 pounds regularly, occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance, ability to push/pull objects up to 2,500 pounds using material handling equipment.
oMust be able to perform physical work in a variety of positions and at various heights includes bending, stooping, reaching and twisting of arms and body movement as well as walking and standing for extended periods of time.
oTolerate a variety of temperatures conditions.
oAbility to follow written and/or verbal instructions; work effectively and maintain deadlines.
oMust be able multitask, accurately enter data and be detail orientated
oAble to work holidays, nights, weekend, as assigned or requested
oBasic math skills including arithmetic; and Basic computer skills preferred
oStrong work ethic with history of good attendance.
oMaintain forklift operator certificate and material handling equipment.
oBasic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
oCapacity for stress in service-oriented environment.
oAble to work independently, while in a team environment
Base hourly wage range: 19.43 per hour - 23.55 per hour
The typical hourly wage for a new hire with little or no experience is 20.00. This position also receives a 2.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 12am, a 3.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 12am and 6am and this position receives a 2.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. This hourly wage rangeis exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also includeincentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. Ifyou are hired at CROPP, your final base hourly wage compensation will be determinedbased on factors such as skills, education, and/orexperience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity andconsider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any finaloffer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role shouldexpect to be at the lower end of the hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the hourly wage rangeis not typical.
Benefits
We believe when our peopleare strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive andholistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees' and theirfamily's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered: 

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off - 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will. 
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave - For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance - Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k - We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee's contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to 1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - 50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - 50,000 of life insurance coverage of 50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars
• Annual 360 Lifestyle Spending Account 
• On-site all-organic cafeterias