Packaging Operator

Dairy Farmers of America • Toledo, OH

351d • $17 - $19

About The Position

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. 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!

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 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 work in a wet environment
• 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

Responsibilities

• Sort and pack correct quantities of products
• Perform quality checks on products
• Process finished or raw materials
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Communicate effectively with all departments
• Meet daily deadlines

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees