JOB SUMMARY

Toledo Ice Cream, a DFA company, is hiring for adaptable Freezer Warehouse Laborers to perform all purpose duties to operate equipment and perform a variety of job duties in the freezer hardening room of an ice cream facility.

Toledo Ice Cream is a farmer-owned brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a dairy marketing cooperative owned by more than 12,500 family farmers. Our mark matters and it represents the wholesomeness of dairy that we share with our communities and loved ones. DFA manufactures a variety of dairy products, including cheese, butter, fluid milk, ice cream, dairy ingredients and more, under well-known and established regional brands. Our fingerprints touch thousands of brands across the marketplace, and we’re passionate about delivering the simple pleasures of dairy to people everywhere, straight from our family farm-owners. At Toledo Ice Cream, we create ice cream products and are proud to provide families with fresh, delicious dairy.

By joining DFA, you can help us continue to make a difference that matters. We care deeply about the well-being of our neighbors and friends, and we celebrate the diversity of our company and our world. It takes an incredible team to deliver the goodness of dairy and enrich our communities – come join us!

SCHEDULE:

2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, start time varying between 3:30-4:30pm; 8.5-10 hour shift (may be initially 10 hour shift during training period)
3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11-11:30pm; 8.5 hour shift (will be half palletizing, half cleaning shift)

COMPENSATION:

$21.65-$26.40 per hour (training rate is $21.65 for 90-day probationary period, then increases to $26.40 per hour)
$0.25 hour shift differential for hours worked between 6pm-5am

BENEFITS:

Union pension plan
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Work for dairy farm families

Qualifications

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Load/unload stacks and move items as assigned

· Sort, bundle, and fill containers or place in assembled units

· Mark or put identifying labels on product loads

· Record movement of stock in/out of work area

· Monitor materials, products, and equipment at each step of process and report irregularities to supervision

· Maintain communication with other departments, supervisors, and employees, and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production

· Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s

· Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes

· Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately

· Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues

· Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

· The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred

· Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred

· Forklift experience highly preferred

· Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

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