Machine Operator

Chestnut Labs; Toledo, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Paid vacation

Career growth

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Toledo Ice Cream seeks a Machine Operator to operate, maintain, break down and set up equipment, while troubleshooting issues. You will handle finished and raw materials, follow GMP, and communicate with all departments to meet daily deadlines.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of machine operator experience in a food plant. The role offers a Mon-Fri 8.5-hour day schedule with overtime on Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 year or more machine operator experience in a plant environment.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add/subtract/multiply/divide) in all units of measurement.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings including drug, background, and criminal checks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced, wet environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including overtime, Fridays and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

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 1 st shift or 2 nd shift schedule.

Requirements

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

Pay Range

20.65

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us: [e-mail] or 877-215-8701.