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
Kitchenwares Lead Merchandise Receiver - 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:
• Keeps Log of all daily deliveries from UPS, Fed Ex, and freight companies
• Unpacks and inspects all product – making sure items and quantities match what was received on the invoice.
• Make copies of all invoices for staff needing copies.
• Figures price based on actual cost, freight %, and desired margin.
• Pricing Products
• Writing up, entering, and categorizing all new items on computer.
• Assigning new companies a vendor number and entering on computer.
• Scan items and adjust cost and pricing if needed.
• Reports and records all damages, shortages/overages or invoice issues to company for credits or replacements.
• Reporting of Donations Items.
• Must be to lift up to 60#.
• Keeps the warehouse area clean and organized.
• Takes care of broken, damages, or stolen items on cash register.
• Able to assist customers on Kitchenwares floor if needed.
• Able to assist at the Cannery Register if needed.
Job Requirements
Must be good to work with numbers and have Accounting skills.
This is a full-time position.
Must be able to work Saturdays.
Must be willing and able to safely use the following equipment:
Price Gun, Calculator, Scan Gun, Computer, Cash Register, Pallet Jack, Trash & Cardboard Compactor
Physical Requirements
Job requires lifting, bending, standing, walking, carrying, pulling, pushing, sitting, reaching – above head and below waist
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
Employee Taxi Driver & Mfg Trash - 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:
• 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.
Lead 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:
• Coordinate and assist with daily employee transportation pickups and drop-offs for Walnut Creek & Berlin retail stores, WCF Manufacturing and Distribution as needed.
• Coordinate and assist with the efficient completion of retail outbound/inbound deliveries and local product pickups.
• Coordinate and communicate van repair and maintenance needs with the CCA Garage team and Operations Support Manager as needed. Coordinate and assist with maintaining van cleanliness.
• Refuel and monitor refueling of company vehicles – vans must be left with at least ¾ full tanks before end of shift.
• Empty trash hoppers and cardboard boxes to the compactors.
• Communicate and assist the Operations Support Manager with any opportunities for improvement or concerns related to driver safety, driver scheduling, employee ride scheduling, retail deliveries, product pickups, van-related issues, team member coaching and disciplinary needs.
• Communicate any weather or road condition concerns with the Operations Support Manager.
• Fill egg/dairy coolers and remove empty milk crates when necessary.
• Available to back up Berlin truck shuttle responsibilities as needed.
• This position will require working some Saturdays.
• Assist the Operations Support Manager with 60-day and yearly driver evaluations.
Job Requirements
Must be at least 25 years of age, or 23 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:
15-Passenger van, Minivan, Forklift and Pallets Jacks.
• Forklift and Pallet jack training will be given for license to use electric powered equipment.
Physical Requirements
Job requires lifting, bending, standing, walking, carrying, pulling, pushing, sitting, driving.
CDL Truck Driver - Full-TimeWalnut Creek Foods
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:
1. Build and maintain quality customer relationships
2. Ensures safe, accurate, timely, and efficient deliveries of WCF products to our customers
3. Accurately collect customer account monies at the time of delivery
4. Perform proper equipment maintenance as needed
5. Collaborate with management and sales representatives to communicate customer concerns and resolutions
6. Perform daily pre/post trip inspection of vehicles
7. Accurately complete daily paperwork
8. Ability to satisfy the DOT requirements
9. Must be able to learn and operate all material handling equipment used by the company.
10. Maintain and protect all property entrusted to you
11. Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations.
Other job duties may be requested and required. Evaluations take place on a yearly basis. Keys to this position include understanding; customer service, safety, and quality come first.
Job Requirements
1. Must be at least 23 years of age or older to hold this position
2. This position is a full-time position
3. Must possess a Class A CDL license
4. One year of previous driving experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferred
5. Able to write, speak, and communicate in English (required)
6. Demonstrate the ability to operate equipment in
7. Strong attention to detail
8. Working knowledge of the tractor/trailer
9. Must pass a physical ability test and RIAH drug screen
10. Effective problem-solving, communication, and organization skills
11. Demonstrate the ability to utilize a two-wheeler with a load weighing up to 350 pounds
12. Ability to make overnight runs as route requires.
13. Must be willing and able to use the following equipment:
a. Semi-truck, box truck, forklift, walkie-rider
Physical Requirements
1. Job requires lifting (80 pounds, 50 pounds continuously), 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
Taxi Driver - Full-Time and 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.
Bakery - Night-ShiftWalnut Creek Cheese - Walnut Creek
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
2641 SR 39, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
Description:
• Hourly Position with a Night-Shift Premium
• Responsible for Baking, Icing, and Filling Donuts
• Full-Time or Part-Time Positions avaible
• Willing to work Weekends & Hoildays
• Ability to lift 50 lbs