Join Our Team

Interested in pursuing a career with us? Walnut Creek Foods offers a unique work environment with a variety of positions spread across four locations all in the heart of Amish Country. The values (Respect, Stewardship, and Growth) of which we operate under are the foundation of our company, and reflect our dedication to continual growth and improvement.

WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT

How would you like to go to work every day knowing that what you do is making life better for your co-workers, customers and their families?  Imagine going to work and facing endless opportunities to treat people the way you want to be treated, to maximize your potential, and to experience personal and professional growth.  At Walnut Creek Foods and Walnut Creek Cheese & Market, this is what’s happening. Team members are empowered to think outside of the box, to face challenges and get things done.

When you join the team here, you are invited to participate in our vision. Our organization functions as though we are a family, helping each other to succeed and working together towards a common goal of growth. 

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

Providing for the needs of our employees is part of our mission and something that is an ongoing focus for our company. We offer a variety of benefits including 401K, paid holidays, sick days, health insurance, dental and vision, profit sharing, vacation, and competitive pay.

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If you are interested in joining our family, please browse current opportunities listed below.

Job Openings

Taxi Driver & Manufacturing - Full-Time
Manufacturing Facility
3850 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654

 

A brief job description is as follows but not limited to:

1)    Morning Taxi Driver
2)    Remove finished pallets from the 3 main lines, Icing Line, Dinner Roll & Pie Shells & Repack.
3)    Wrapping pallets, staging pallets, loading pallets & putting in freezer.
4)    Assisting with stacking cases on pallets as time allows.
5)    Using dishwasher as time allows.
6)    Being a backup to assist with trash personnel.
 

Requirements

Job Requirements
1)    This position is a full-time position
2)    Must be at least 18 years of age to hold this position
3)    Must be willing and able to walkie rider & reach truck.

Physical Requirements
1)    Job requires lifting (50 Pounds), bending, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting
 

Retail Store - Full-Time & Part-Time
Walnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687

 

*We currently have openings in our Bakery, Cafe, Bulk, and Grocery departments. 

Requirements

Job Requirements:
Cleaning/operating equipment (some require a person age 18 or older by law),working weekends and Holidays. 
Physical Requirements:
Lifting (up to 50#), standing, bending, walking, running stairs, sitting, pushing, pulling, talking       

Taxi Driver - Part-Time
Walnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687

 

A brief job description is as follows but not limited to:

•    Pick up and take home employees according to the driving schedule.
•    Empty trash hopper and remove cardboard boxes to the compactors.
•    Refuel company vehicles – maintain more than ½ full
•    Responsible for the safe operation of company vehicles and immediately alerting the Warehouse Manager to any potential problems or accidents while driving company vehicles.  
•    Fill egg/dairy coolers and remove empty milk crates when necessary.
•    Job will require working some Saturdays.
 

Requirements

Job Requirements
Must be at least 25 years of age, or 23 with a good MVR to hold this position.
This is a part-time position.
Must be willing and able to safely use the following equipment:
15-Passenger van
Pallet jack (training will be given for license to use electric powered equipment if desired)

Physical Requirements
Job requires lifting, bending, standing, walking, carrying, pulling, pushing, sitting, driving.
 

2nd Shift Sanitation - Full-Time
Manufacturing Facility
3850 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654

 

A brief job description is as follows but not limited to:

1)    Must be able to tear down every piece of equipment (USDA & FDA)
2)    Use proper cleaning chemicals per job
3)    Run high pressure hose/wand
4)    Clean all aspects of the cutting room
5)    Make sure bottles of cleaner are filled
6)    Loading and emptying the ovens while filling out all necessary paperwork
7)    Racks and screens to be cleaned as necessary
8)    Clean bathrooms, sweep, mop floors

Dress warmly because the environment is about 45 degrees F. All personal protection gear will be supplied by the company.

The hours will be 2:00pm to 11:00pm,( Subject to change) Monday through Friday.

Key to this position is understanding that safety and production come first.  Attention to detail is also crucial.
 

Requirements

Job Requirements
1.    Must be 18 years of age or older
2.    Must be willing and able to use the following equipment:
a.    Pallet jack
b.    Tumbler/slicer
c.    Ovens
d.    Pressure washer
e.    Floor cleaners

Physical Requirements
1)    Job requires lifting (up to 100 Pounds), bending, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting
 

Distribution Transportation Driver
Walnut Creek Foods
3850 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654

The primary responsibility of this employee is to ensure the transportation of Warehouse Distribution Center employees to and from work safely and in a timely manner, and all other job responsibilities with the safety of our employees in mind.

A brief job description is as follows but not limited to:

· Pick up and take-home employees according to the employee transportation schedules for Distribution team members

· Refuel company vehicles – refill as needed and leave any used vans on scheduled work day with at least ¾ full before leaving for the day.

· Maintain van cleanliness – van interior and exterior cleanings completed on a weekly basis.

· Responsible for the safe operation of company vehicles and immediately alerting the Safety & Employee Transportation Manager and/or Lead Driver of accidents or anything that may be considered a concern of safety, employee rides, retail deliveries, product pickups or van related issues.

· Evaluations take place on a yearly basis. The safety and well-being of employees being transported to and from WCC stores & manufacturing is the foremost responsibility of this position.

Requirements

· Must be at least 21 years of age with a good MVR to hold this position.

· Must be willing and able to safely use the following equipment:

        15-Passenger Van, Minivans, Cargo Vans, Pallet Jacks

· This position is hired as full or part-time depending on company needs, this is subject to change during employment.

· Notify manager as soon as possible of any changes that need to be made related to hours scheduled.

· Follow Employee Transportation Vacation Scheduling Policy.

· Demonstrate company values of Respect, Stewardship & Growth.

Physical Requirements:

Job requires lifting, bending, standing, walking, carrying, pulling, pushing, sitting, driving.

Meat Department - Meat Cutter - Full-Time
Walnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek & Berlin
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687

 

Meat Cutter:
*No experience needed, willing to train.

A brief job description is as follows but not limited to:

Customer Service
1)    Be friendly and welcoming to customers (Especially when you don’t feel like it)
2)    Be knowledgeable on products and services the department, store, and community offer 
3)    When you don’t know something, find out who does
4)    Do what it takes for the customer to feel like they were treated fairly
5)    Take orders from customers in person and over the phone
Service Case
1)    Re-tray and fill products as necessary 
2)    Check bulletin board for special orders and fill them as necessary
3)    Keep items appropriately filled for the sales that day
4)    Have extra sale items cut as necessary
Saw
1)    Slice product to customer’s specifications
2)    Clean and sanitize as often as necessary
Grinder
1)    Be able to fill and use the grinder properly
2)    Clean and sanitize after use or as needed
Product
1)    Keep products properly rotated and filled on shelves 
2)    Clean shelves and coolers as necessary
3)    Be aware of product condition 
4)    Discard any outdated or deficient product
5)    Notify department head of any close dated products or product issue
Cleaning
1)    Know and practice Good Manufacturer’s Procedures (GMP’s)
2)    Properly clean and sanitize surfaces daily or as needed to prevent contamination
3)    Clean equipment and floors daily or as necessary for safety and sanitation
4)    Practice proper hand washing and personal hygiene
Smoker
1)    Know how to properly run the smoker 
2)    Properly fill out batch sheets to document process
3)    Clean smoker and smokehouse as often as necessary
 

 

Requirements

Meat Cutter:

Job Requirements
1)    Must be willing and able to use the following equipment:
a.     Slicer, Scales, Wrapper, Saw, Phone, Pallet Jack, Grinder, Stuffer, Knife.  
Physical Requirements
1)    Job requires lifting (50 Pounds), bending, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting, using slicer, cutting with knife or scissors, tying.  
 

Deli Department Manager
Walnut Creek Cheese
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687

 

A brief job description is as follows but not limited to:

Ordering 
1)    Oversight of ordering of all products used in the deli, as well prepackaged items displayed and sold. 
2)    Create an ordering strategy to gain best pricing
3)    Meet with sales representatives as necessary.
Displays and stocking
1)    Oversight of creating and maintaining, and change displays so as to make the deli the most effective and attractive. Determine stocking quantities.
Financials
1)    Enter inbound invoices. 
2)    Check competitor pricing once per quarter. 
3)    Use current data to determine gross profit and reorder points. 
4)    Determine weekly ad items. 
5)    Work with retail manager on yearly budget. 
6)    Weekly MVP meetings with retail manager. Compare vendor pricing once per quarter.
Scheduling
1)    Determine necessary staffing needs and schedule according to WCC guidelines. 
2)    Staffing needs and hiring process is to be handled in conjunction with retail manager.
Customer Service
1)    Train and motivate staff in proper customer service techniques. 
2)    Be on the floor listening to customer needs and answering questions.
Food Safety
1)    Develop and oversee food handling safety practices. 
2)    Develop and oversee inspection of incoming products. *Communicate with staff in this area. It is critical that the staff is comfortable the products you are asking them to sell. 
 

Requirements


Job Requirements
1)    Must be willing and able to use the following equipment:  scale and slicer
2)    Full time position, must work Saturdays 
3)    Be a team player
4)    Pay attention to details.

Physical Requirements
1)    Job requires lifting (50 Pounds), bending, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting
 

Manufacturing - Full-Time
Manufacturing
3850 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654

 

A brief job description is as follows but not limited to:

1.    The person hired for this position must be able to follow a Production Schedule. The Schedule will be produced by Assistant Plant Manager and the Production Supervisor.
2.    Responsible for supporting Production ( you may be asked to help with the following labeling, record keeping, wrapping, filling baking, etc.)  
3.    Responsible for keeping area, equipment clean and organized. 
4.    Responsible for finished product reaching the shipping/receiving dock
5.    The person hired for this position will be asked to support a smooth and efficient operation

 

Requirements

Job Requirements
1)    Must be at least 18 years of age to hold this position

Physical Requirements
1)    Job requires lifting (50 Pounds), bending, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, pulling, pushing, sitting
2)    May require occasional lifting of (80 Pounds) 
 

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Email: hr@walnutcreekfoods.com

Mail: Walnut Creek Foods 
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Walnut Creek, OH 44687