Setup Technician

Dairy Farmers of America; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamsters Pension plan

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities - internal

Employee rewards

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Toledo Ice Cream, a DFA brand, seeks a Setup Technician to operate production equipment and perform line changeovers while maintaining quality standards. The role supports overnight shifts at the Toledo facility, with emphasis on safe, compliant operations and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities include equipment pre-flight, changeover parts handling, and adherence to GMP and safety protocols to ensure smooth production and product quality across the line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least 1 year of related experience with production machinery.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to wear safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform changeovers as required for the line equipment (filler, cartoner, video jets, scanners, etc.).
• Pre-flight equipment and assist at start-up with focus on Rachel and Beta.
• Account for, maintain, and store change over parts properly.
• Grease and oil Beta and Rachel equipment.
• Ensure all activities are accurately documented in tablets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Toledo Ice Cream has an immediate job opening for a Setup Technician that will be responsible for operating all production equipment changeovers at or above production and quality standards.

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 GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORKERS MAKE

• $28.16 /hour starting rate + $0.50/hr shift differential for overnight shift

SCHEDULE

3rd shift (1 opening): Sun-Thurs 8-hr shift, 11:30pm-8:00am

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

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform changeovers as required. This includes any equipment related to the line being changed over, such as filler, cartoner, video jets, scanners, etc.
• Pre-flight equipment and assist at start up with focus on, but not limited to, Rachel and Beta
• Account for, maintain, and properly store all change over parts
• Grease and oil Beta and Rachel equipment
• Ensure all activities are completed accurately and maintained with correct information in tablets
• 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

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• At least 1 year of related experience with production machinery, whether acquired in-company or elsewhere, highly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of machines and tools being used.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to wear safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods standing, crouching, bending, climbing, stooping, reaching, twisting, pushing, and pulling in order to perform job.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans