Setup Technician

Dairy Farmers of America • Toledo, OH

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About The Position

Toledo Ice Cream is hiring a Setup Technician to operate production equipment changeovers at or above production and quality standards. The role also supports equipment pre-flight and startup, maintains changeover parts, and helps ensure accurate records and compliance with food safety, quality, sanitation, and safety requirements. 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 that manufactures a range of dairy products, including ice cream.

This is a third-shift position scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with an eight-hour shift. The starting rate is $28.16 per hour, plus a $0.50-per-hour differential for the overnight shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least one year of related production machinery experience, acquired in-company or elsewhere, highly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of the machines and tools used.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to wear safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, face shields, and additional personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, crouch, bend, climb, stoop, reach, twist, push, and pull for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of related production machinery experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment changeovers, including equipment associated with the line such as fillers, cartoners, video jets, and scanners.
• Pre-flight equipment and assist with startup, with a focus on Rachel and Beta equipment.
• Account for, maintain, and properly store changeover parts.
• Grease and oil Beta and Rachel equipment.
• Accurately complete activities and maintain correct information in tablets.
• Immediately report food safety and food quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Teamsters 20 union pension plan and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Career growth opportunities and promotion from within.
• Service recognition and employee rewards.
• Uniforms provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED