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
Walnut Creek Foods Receptionist - Full-Time or Part-TimeWalnut Creek Foods
3850 State Route 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
3850 State Route 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
Duties include but not limited to:
Continually looking for ways to Develop, Improve and Implement our “Cutting Board” values of Respect, Stewardship and Growth into all areas of your work responsibilities. Making life better is the constant goal as you strive to improve the way we serve our customers and coworkers.
Respect
• Treat customers and coworkers with respect.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Have a customer-first mindset, always looking for ways to make life better.
• the office or carrying a heavy workload.
• Fill both printers with paper every evening.
Stewardship
• Print and slot repack labels.
• Distribute faxes & mail orders in an orderly manner.
• Communicate with a high level of professionalism.
• Handle incoming phone calls. This includes the correct transfer of calls.
• Responsible for printing, boxing, and replenishing Price Lists.
• Help with mailing Product Catalogs, Price Lists, and other necessary customer mailings.
• Mail customer letters within a reasonable time for holiday schedule changes.
Growth
• Have a proactive mindset, anticipating the future needs of our customers.
• Being able to effectively communicate with the sales team and warehouse personnel to develop solutions for customer issues that arise.
• Helping with route growth by handling our customer letter mailings.
Requirements – To perform well at this position a person must maintain flexibility, be a team player, pay attention to details, and display a personality that promotes collaboration & a drive to make life better for our customers.
Employee Driver & MFG Facility Support - Full-TimeManufacturing Facility
3850 State Route 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
3850 State Route 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
A brief job description is as follows but not limited to:
• Pick up and take home employees according to the employee transportation schedules at WCF Manufacturing as assigned by the Manufacturing Warehouse Manager.
• Empty warehouse and production trash and cardboard bins to the appropriate compactors.
• Misc. cleaning of warehouse and other areas, using dust mop, broom, mop.
• 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 Manufacturing Warehouse Manager 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 manufacturing is the foremost responsibility of this position.
Job 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
• Pallet jack (training will be given for license to use electric powered equipment if desired)
• Ability to occasionally lift 50lb, majority of your shift requires you to be on your feet, pushing, pulling, lifting, etc.
• 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.
Straight Truck & Taxi Driver - Full-TimeWalnut Creek Cheese
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
A brief job description is as follows but is not limited to:
• The primary function of this role includes operating non-CDL straight trucks and vans, transporting product to and from each retail store, product pickups from local vendors and completing customer deliveries.
• Completes employee van routes as scheduled that primarily serve Walnut Creek Cheese & Market retail stores and WCF Manufacturing.
• Assist the Warehouse team with receiving of inbound deliveries as needed and scheduled.
• Empty cardboard and trash from both stores to the compactors and dumpsters.
• Assist with the upkeep of maintaining building and grounds that includes but is not limited to – assisting with periodic cleanings, snow removal and putting ice down on store sidewalks.
• Responsible for the safe operation of company vehicles or equipment and immediately alerting the Operations Support Manager to any accidents or concerns while driving company vehicles.
• Report any van and truck maintenance/repair related issues to Driver Leads or the Operations Support Manager in their absence.
• Maintain cleanliness of the straight trucks, vans and any other company vehicles being utilized.
• Refuel and monitor refueling of company vehicles – vans must be left with at least ¾ full tanks before end of shift.
• Day-to-day responsibilities may vary depending on transportation and warehouse operational needs.
• Position will on average work 40 hours per week (may include overtime depending on operational needs).
• This position will require working most Saturday’s (may vary depending on operational needs).
Job Requirements
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a good MVR to hold this position.
• This is a full-time position.
• Must be willing and able to safely use the following equipment: Mini-vans, Passenger vans, Cargo Vans, Automatic and Manual Straight trucks (Non-CDL), Forklift and Pallet jack (training will be given for license to use electric powered equipment) and scissor lift.
Physical Requirements
Job requires lifting, bending, standing, walking, carrying, pulling, pushing, sitting, and driving.
Manufacturing Facility - Full-TimeWalnut Creek Foods
3850 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
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
*Position is very fast paced and working on a production line. Current work hours are Monday-Thursday from 6:00am to 4:30pm.
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)
Fleet Maintenance SupervisorWalnut Creek Foods
3850 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
3850 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Positive attitude and excellent verbal communication with a professional appearance
• Ability to function well as part of a team
• Ability to be self-motivated in day-to-day activities
• Ability to direct and prioritize the maintenance and repair of all fleet assets to required DOT standards
• Safely operate semis, straight trucks and the yard spotter around Distribution Center properties
• Assist in the delivery of equipment to outside vendors as needed
• Accurately track time, parts and labor for record keeping purposes
Job Requirements
Fleet Maintenance
• Clear understanding of operation of trucks, trailers, reefer units and lift gates
• A background in general truck repair, including HVAC, electrical, diesel engines, clutches, etc.
• Prioritize and assign work to best meet needs of transportation team.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and safety of all fleet assets.
• Control repair, inventory, and labor costs.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.
• Coach, Mentor and care for team members to drive effectiveness and individual performance.
Service and Parts Coordination
• In collaboration with service and parts coordinator maintain the following:
timely and efficiently coordinate and schedule:
• Preventative Maintenance and Fleet services
• Repair work
• Review and maintain adequate inventories for all needed parts for service and repair work
• Maintain good vendor communication and establish processes to assess vendor performance and standards.
• Field calls and act as a point of contact for driver communications with equipment issues.
Physical Requirements
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout their scheduled working period.
• The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls.
• The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.
• The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.
• Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment.
• The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs.
Taxi Driver - Part-TimeWalnut Creek Cheese
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, Oh 44687
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.
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.
Retail Store - Full-Time & Part-TimeWalnut Creek Cheese
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Openings:
Part-Time Grocery
Full-Time Cashier
Part-Time Cafe
Full-Time Bakery
Full-Time Deli (Berlin Location)
Full-Time Bulk
Full-Time Produce
The person hired to perform the duties of these positions must have a Customer First mindset. This means continually looking for ways to improve the way we serve our customers.
Able to work weekends and evenings and Holidays.
Physical Requirements
Lifting (up to 50#), standing, bending, walking, running stairs, sitting, pushing, pulling, talking
2nd Shift Sanitation - Full-TimeManufacturing Facility
3850 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
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.
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