Machine Operator

dfa; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamsters Union benefits

Pension plan

Healthcare benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth

Uniforms provided

Work for dairy farm families

Job summary

Toledo Ice Cream, a DFA company, is seeking skilled Machine Operators to maintain, break down, and set up equipment while troubleshooting basic to moderate issues. You will process materials, follow GMP, and coordinate with departments to meet daily deadlines.

Offering competitive pay with growth opportunities, this role requires 1+ year of operator experience, basic math skills, and flexibility for overtime. Equal opportunity employer, rooted in family dairy values.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ year machine operator experience in a plant environment (food plant background highly preferred).
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to pass 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 and in a wet environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours including overtime and occasional Fridays/holidays.
• May be exposed to nut allergens in ice cream plants; peanut allergies must be disclosed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up equipment and machinery, perform adjustments and basic troubleshooting.
• Process finished or raw materials following GMP and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with other departments to meet daily deadlines.
• Monitor production and report issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Math proficiency

Safety awareness

Team communication

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 experience in 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