IC Filler Operator

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits (Teamsters 20)

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

DFA's Toledo Ice Cream unit in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to handle setup, operation, and breakdown of equipment while following GMP standards.

You will process raw materials and finished goods, troubleshoot basic to moderate issues, and communicate across departments to meet daily deadlines.

The role offers training on shifts, potential overtime, and benefits through Teamsters union, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of machine operator experience in a plant environment.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic across units of measurement.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks.
• Ability to push, pull, stand, walk, and lift up to 50 pounds; work in a wet environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, break down and set up equipment and machinery.
• Process finished or raw materials following GMP standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating issues.
• Communicate effectively with all departments and meet daily deadlines.

Skills

Machine operator experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Toledo Ice Cream is a DFA company that has immediate job openings for well-versed Machine Operators to perform an array of functions including maintaining, breaking down and setting up equipment and machinery, while troubleshooting and resolving basic to moderate operating issues. Machine operators 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!

OUR MACHINE OPERATOR FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• $21.65 per hour with an increase to $26.40 per hour following 90-day probationary period

SCHEDULE:

Mon-Fri 8.5hour/day schedule; overtime on Saturdays as needed.

MUST be able to train on 1st shift or 2nd shift schedule.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have 1 year or more machine operator experiencein a plant environment (food plant background is highly preferred).
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions,and decimals
• 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 Fridays and holidays
• May be exposed to nut allergens in ice cream plants (tree nuts - specific peanut allergies must be disclosed)

BENEFITS:

• Teamsters 20 Union: Pension plan & comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Uniforms provided
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans