Freezer Loader

Job Description

Toft Dairy is currently looking to fill a full-time position in our Freezer Warehouse. The successful candidate for the Freezer Loader position will work Monday - Friday (weekends off). This is a full-time position with the start time at 6 AM with the end time varying from 2- 5 PM, or later depending on factors the day-to-day product workload and customer orders. Overtime is calculated each week; our pay period is bi-weekly. The ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic and value commitment to punctuality and attendance. This position requires a candidate that must be able to withstand a defined "extreme cold environment" with -30F temperatures for up to 30-45 minutes at a time. Thermal gloves and Carhartt coveralls are provided; the employee is responsible for providing their own cold weather apparel such as thermal socks, warm gloves. coat, hat, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Filling orders (order picking)
• Monitoring production line and moving product to stock freezer (warehouse)
• Push/pull heavy loads operating a pallet jack and/or 2-wheel hand cart
• Ability to perform required tasks safely in a fast-paced production work environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time are required
• Maintaining a clean work environment is critical ensuring food safety regulations and quality standards of operation.

Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Strong attention to detail, positive attitude and a good work ethic
• Effective math skills; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of weight and volume measurements.
• Ability to multi-task while remaining calm and working effectively under pressure
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• General Safety and Food Safety knowledge/experience preferred
• Order picking/warehousing skills preferred
• Forklift certification or tow motor skills required

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Toft Dairy contains office, manufacturing and outdoor work spaces where this position is required to access and work. The position requires a person to be able to frequently walk, stand, climb, bend, and twist; Frequently lifting/moving up to 50 lbs. is also required; occasional lifting/transferring of objects may be required with assistance up to 75 lbs. This position also requires a person to handle environments of different temperatures and with various food allergens present. This position requires a candidate that can withstand the cold in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.

Toft Dairy is hiring dedicated workers to join our "One Quality" team! As a family owned and operated business that began over 120 years ago, we value committed employees to our growth and success. it is with great satisfaction our team provides dairy and ice cream products to an array of customers within 150-mile radius of Toft Dairy. Toft Dairy offers a competitive salary and benefit selection to include 401k and company match, Medical Insurance with RX coverage and Supplemental benefits vision and dental, short-term disability and group term life after successful completion of our probationary period to include vacation/sick/holiday pay.

Toft Dairy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender or disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Toft Dairy is Ohio's oldest dairy distributing dairy and ice cream products to customers within an approximate 150-mile radius of the Sandusky plant. The legacy of Toft Dairy is a story of commitment to quality and forward-thinking principles. We are seeking qualified individuals to join our One-Quality One-Team philosophy working at Toft Dairy and servicing our customers.