Location: Toledo,OH, USA
Job Description
Toledo Ice Cream has immediate job openings for well-versed Packaging Operators to perform an array of functions including sorting, packing correct quantities, and quality checks. Packers will be responsible for processing finished or raw materials, while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and communicating effectively with all departments and meeting daily deadlines.
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!
NOTE: You MUST attach a formatted and updated resume in order to be considered for this position. Candidates that apply that do not attach a resume will be automatically rejected in the system.
Management will be screening heavily for the right candidate(s). Too many job changes, no plant production experience, etc. will most likely not result in being selected for a phone interview; however, those that are not chosen for these full-time openings are welcome to apply to our SEASONAL openings we will have available starting in January 2025.
OUR PACKERS FOR THIS POSITION MAKE:
SCHEDULE: Mon-Thurs 10-hour shifts; 2 nd shift
(Initial 90-day training will possibly be scheduled on 1st shift)
BENEFITS:
Union 401(k) with company contribution
Competitive pay
Paid vacation and holidays*
Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Service recognition and employee rewards*
Employee referral program*
Tuition reimbursement*
Uniforms provided
Work for dairy farm families
**Varies by company and governing CBAs
Requirements
• Must have previous experience working in a plant production environment (food plant production environment strongly preferred).
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimal.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks.
• Must be able to push, pull, stand, walk, climb, crouch, and lift, up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to be able to work in a wet environment.
• May have some exposure to dust, fumes and cleaning chemicals.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime as required, occasional weekends and holidays.
• May be exposed to nut allergens in ice cream plants (tree nuts - specific peanut allergies must be disclosed).
• High school diploma or GED preferred
DFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO is The Law - click here for more information (
EEO Statement
California applicants, click here ( for information regarding the data collection notice for California Consumer Privacy Act.
Pay Range 17.18