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
Cashier - Part-TimeWalnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek
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:
Opening
1) Open Safe
2) Get money from safe and put in register
3) Get clean rags daily
4) Put bags on carousel
5) Wash Windows
6) Unlock Doors
Running Register
1) Smile and Greet Customers
2) Scan Groceries
3) Listen to the customer
4) Learn how to run a WIC and EBT transaction
5) Say “Please”, “Thank You”, and “Have and nice day”.
6) Bring in carts from outside (in all weather conditions)
7) Help each other by bagging groceries when not busy
8) Put items back on shelves when customer doesn’t want it
9) Buy Change
Closing
1) Remain at register until all customers have left
2) Put out the Closed sign
3) Lock Doors
4) Run a Report from your register
5) Count your till (drawer) at the end of the day
6) Turn off lights
7) Bring in carts
Job Requirements
1) During slow times: a) Must be willing to spring clean (b) Straighten Shelves (c) Clean Register area
2) Know how to give change and count money
3) Must be willing to work weekends and evenings and Holidays.
Physical Requirements
Lifting (up to 50#), standing, bending, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, talking
Customer Service Representative - Full-Time (Distribution Center)Walnut Creek Foods
3850 SR 39, Millersburg, OH 44654
3850 SR 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 server our customers and coworkers.
Respect
• Treat customers and fellow employees with respect
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Have a customer-first mindset, always looking for ways to make life better
• Make life better for coworkers by assisting when other Customer Service Representatives are out of the office or carrying a heavy workload
• Fill both printers with paper every morning
• Release online orders in a timely manner to help the warehouse pick & load the orders as soon as possible
Stewardship
• Communicate with a high level of professionalism
• Handle incoming phone calls. This includes the taking of orders and answering of any questions about our products or shipping
• Assist our customer service team & transportation team in mailing letters
• Responsible to maintain the accounts that are assigned. Maintaining an account includes:
o Notifying customers of delivery route changes, special promotions, and other items as needed
o Entering credits for returned or shorted items
o Making weekly calls to specified customers
o Maintaining customer pricelists after price 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
• Continue to grow our Private Label customer group by contacting the customers that are approved for orders, and contacting the customers to follow up once they have received an order.
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.
IT Support SpecialistWalnut Creek Foods
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
SUMMARY
The Person hired for this position will report to the IT Manager
The person hired to perform the duties of this position must have a Continuous Improvement Mindset. This means continually looking for ways to improve the way we serve and work with our customers (both external and internal customers.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Help Desk for end users (client services)
a. Assists individuals as needs arise (printers, monitors, phone, PC and Laptop)
b. Assigned tickets based on individual support requests
c. Placed in on-call rotation for after hours and weekend support
d. Assists with network cable runs and terminations and projects involving infrastructure
e. Desire to understand Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and D365 to assist with issues that arise
II. Asset and Inventory tracking
a. Enters data and generates status reports on assets
b. Assists with a yearly inventory of assets
c. Assists with the disposal of retired assets that follow IT guidelines
d. Proper organization and categorization of assets for better reporting
e. Tracking of printer consumables (toner, fusers, staples and waste containers)
III. Onboarding
a. Assist with setup of new users
b. Installing client-based software
c. Applying updates and firmware to client systems and printers
IV. Other job duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
• 2+ years of experience in an IT Support role
Skills:
• Excellent listening skills, ability to operate in difficult scenarios and focus on the solution
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention for detail
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Ability to be a customer advocate: always communicate in a positive manner, operate with a sense of urgency to resolve difficult issues effectively and execute lessons learned scenarios for feedback
• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex topics
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with an eye for prioritization
• Ability to explain technical detail and tradeoffs to non-technical associates
• Pro-active attitude and ability to work with minimal supervision
Licenses/Certifications:
• A+ and Network+ Certifications are helpful
Physical Requirements:
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Taxi Driver - Part-TimeWalnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek
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 employee transportation schedules for WC & Berlin Walnut Creek Cheese and WCF Manufacturing as assigned by the Lead Driver and/or Safety & Employee Transportation Manager.
• Complete retail deliveries and product pickups as needed.
• Empty warehouse trash and cardboard bins to the appropriate compactors, if time allows remove cardboard and trash from other store departments as needed.
• 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.
• Fill egg/dairy coolers and remove empty milk crates as needed.
• 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.
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)
• Requires some Saturdays.
• 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.
Deli Department ManagerWalnut 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:
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.
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-TimeManufacturing
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
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)
Deli - Full-Time & 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:
Daily Responsibilities:
1) Check deferred orders in the week day box holders.
2) Sweep and mop deli department floor.
3) Clean meat and cheese coolers.
4) Load cart from deli walk in cooler to stock meat and cheese cases.
5) Sharpen slicer blades.
6) Take cooler temperatures and record in log book.
7) Clean and sanitize slicers and scales.
8) At closing time, wrap all unopened meat and cheese from cooler cases and change cooler liners.
Customer Service:
1) Slicing meat and cheese.
2) Weigh and price products.
3) Serve salads.
4) Take customer express orders.
Weekly Duties:
1) Wash cupboards.
2) Clean express buckets and express cooler, deli bag holders, trash cans.
3) Mop walk in cooler floor.
4) Do inventory and place order.
5) Stock paper products.
6) Clean and sanitize inside of cooler cases: Take out all products from cases and remove shelves to be cleaned.
Job Requirements:
Must share in Saturday work.
Must be 18 years or older.
Equipment: Slicers
Physical Requirements
Job requires lifting (from 10 to 50 Pounds), bending, standing, walking, carrying, climbing, pulling, pushing