JOB DETAILS

Dock Associate

CompanySouth Mountain Creamery
LocationChambersburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 20, 2026
About The Company
When you know your farmer, you know your food. We craft wholesome, farm-fresh foods like milk, cream, butter, eggs, and super premium ice cream that we distribute through wholesale partners and our home delivery service. Our products can be found throughout the East Coast in grocery stores, markets, and co-ops, including popular chains like Whole Foods, Mom’s Organic Markets, and Giant Food delivery. We also partner with popular sports stadiums. Fans of teams like the Washington Commanders, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Washington Nationals can enjoy SMC ice cream while they cheer on their favorite teams. The SMC home delivery service connects our customers with local, Mid-Atlantic farmers and vendors. We bring the farmer’s market to your doorstep, delivering all-natural dairy products, cage-free eggs, grass-fed beef, in-season fruits and vegetables, prepared meals and more food you can feel good about. Trickling Springs Organic is also a part of the South Mountain Creamery brand. We work in partnership with local Pennsylvania organic farmers to make farm-fresh organic milk. The farmers who work with us are carefully selected based on their commitment to high-quality organic standards as well as their passion and knowledge for sustainable farming. Like us, they’re stewards of our environment and dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. Learn more at https://southmountaincreamery.com/products/organic-milk/.
About the Role

Description

South Mountain Creamery is a dairy farm family: we bottle our own milk and make our own butter, yogurt, and ice cream. We brought the milkman back in 2001 and have been making home deliveries to the DMV area for over 24 years and counting! Over the years, we have grown to be the area's largest and most efficient home delivery business. We see the “excellence in the ordinary,” and everything we do is done with integrity and intention.


We love what we do and know you will too!


We are currently hiring for a Dock Associate at our Chambersburg location!


Our Logistics Team is vital to creating the high-quality customer service we strive to attain. This position is imperative to the success of our production and delivery teams.


This position reports to the Dock Manager and is anticipated to work M-F, 7:00 am-3:00 pm, with some flexibility to help on other shifts as requested by management.


Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Safely operate a forklift and or pallet jack
  • Move and stage inventory
  • Coordinate the shuttle between plants
  • Tape and build boxes
  • Build, break down, or shrink-wrap pallets of ice cream, re-palletize, etc.
  • Move pallets and other items with a forklift
  • Ensure paperwork is turned in to the appropriate party
  • Maintain cleanliness and the organization of the warehouse area
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

The right person has:

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent
  • The motivation to work in a team environment -
  • A detail-oriented mindset

Work is performed in refrigerated and otherwise temperature-controlled environments. You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while working safely and efficiently. This position involves regular lifting of roughly 40 lbs. from ground level to waist high using proper lifting techniques. Bending and other physical tasks are required.

Basic math, computation, and paperwork completion are required.


Why work for South Mountain Creamery?

As a family-owned and family-minded business, we offer competitive wages, opportunities for growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision options as well as a great 401(k) plan! We look to challenge the status quo while striving for excellence.


SMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Want to learn more about what we do? Please visit our website.

Key Skills
Forklift OperationPallet Jack OperationInventory ManagementWarehouse OrganizationBasic MathPhysical LiftingShrink WrappingLogistics Coordination
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingFood & BeverageAgricultureTransportation
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Plan
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Dock Associate is responsible for safely operating forklifts and pallet jacks to move, stage, and organize inventory. They also handle the building and breaking down of pallets and ensure accurate paperwork completion.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
60
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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