Distribution Tier 2 Temporary (Non Bidding FT / 6-month term)

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

As a Temporary Non-Bidding Full-Time Distribution Tier 2 employee, you will play an essential role in Clover Sonoma’s warehouse operations during the peak seasonal period. This temporary assignment is part of the unionized workforce represented by Teamsters Local 665.

Employees in this classification are full members of the bargaining unit and receive applicable benefits, wages, and union protections. Clover Sonoma will cover the upfront cost of the Teamsters initiation fee as a one-time benefit for this temporary classification.

As a purpose-driven, certified B corporation, Clover is leading the way for conscious businesses by demonstrating care for all stakeholders and moving the world forward. We are committed to lowering our environmental impact and meeting our sustainability targets, by providing kids and adults with healthy, nutritious, and delicious products that are made with care for animals, people, and the planet.

Hourly pay rate : $30.79 per hour

Responsibilities

Work safely and efficiently in a refrigerated warehouse environment (+34°ree;F).

Operate on the corrugation line to package products into boxes.

Load, unload, and palletize products for distribution.

Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and handheld inventory systems.

Read and understand lot codes, rotation dates, and route loading schematics.

Maintain sanitation and cleanliness consistent with food distribution standards.

Execute all job duties in accordance with Clover’s Food Safety and Quality programs.

Collaborate effectively with coworkers and follow supervisor instructions.

Uphold Clover Sonoma’s values and safety culture at all times.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.

Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.

Basic computer and handheld device proficiency.

Forklift operation experience (certification preferred; training available).

Excellent teamwork, reliability, and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, push, and stack products weighing up to 40 lbs. Repeatedly.

Frequent bending, twisting, and lifting from ground level up to 6 feet.

Walking on a variety of warehouse surfaces and performing repetitive motion tasks.

Working Hours

Temporary full-time position; typically four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day.

Clover Sonoma operates 24 / 7, and flexibility for weekends and holidays is required.

Work hours and overtime are administered in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and California labor law.

Union & Employment Terms

Covered under the Teamsters Local 665 bargaining unit.

Classified as a Temporary Flexible Non-Bidding Employee.

Term limit : Up to six (6) consecutive months per appointment.

No seniority accrual or job bidding rights

Full union membership required; dues apply per the CBA.

Clover Sonoma will cover the upfront cost of the initiation fee as a one-time benefit for this temporary classification.

Eligible for health, welfare, pension, and other benefits, subject to plan eligibility.

If converted to a regular full-time position, previously paid initiation fees will be credited toward the full amount.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening in compliance with Clover Sonoma’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

About Clover Sonoma

Based in Petaluma, California, in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County, Clover Sonoma offers high quality dairy sourced from its network of local family farms. A pioneer in sustainable dairy farming Clover has the largest organic acreage of regeneratively farmed land in the state and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by lowering on-farm methane emissions, regenerative farming practices focused on soil health and packaging innovation. The first dairy in the US to become American Humane certified across all of its farms, Clover has delivered on its promise of producing the highest-quality dairy products — including milk, cheese, butter, and more — for more than a century. As a Certified B Corporation® Clover gives back 5% of net profits to help make nutritious food more accessible and uses its business as a power for good across its support for people, farms, animals, community and planet. For more information, please visit www.cloversonoma.com and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

We appreciate your interest in Clover Sonoma!

Please direct all job-related inquiries to recruiting@cloversonoma.com, as we cannot accommodate phone inquiries. We are not working with outside agencies or recruiters at this time.

Clover Sonoma is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these factors.