Setup Technician

Setup TechnicianToledo 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 shiftSchedule:3rd shift (1 opening): Sun-Thurs 8-hr shift, 11:30pm-8:00amBenefits:Teamsters 20 Union: Pension plan & comprehensive healthcare benefitsCompetitive payPaid vacation and holidaysCareer growth opportunities – we promote from within!Service recognition and employee rewardsUniforms providedWork for dairy farm familiesJob 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 BetaAccount for, maintain, and properly store all change over partsGrease and oil Beta and Rachel equipmentEnsure all activities are completed accurately and maintained with correct information in tabletsReport any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediatelyMaintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issuesFollow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirementsThe 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 requiredRequirements:High school diploma or GED preferredAt 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