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Welcome to

Dairy Farmers of America

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Agenda

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  • Dairy Farmers of America Overview
  • Career Opportunities
  • Preferred Skills
  • Hiring Process
  • Employee Benefits
  • Biggest Challenges with the Workforce

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823 DFA Farm Members

10 Tankers/Day

1.5 Million Bottles/Day

500,000 Cases/Week

Dairy Farmers of America Overview

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Career Opportunities

Machine Operator

Responsible for operating, maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.

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Processing Operator

Responsible for handing raw ingredients and using computer automated system to blend ingredients into a finished dairy-based coffee product.

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Forklift Operator

Responsible for using Powered Industrial Trucks to transport materials and finished product to various areas of the plant including trailers for Shipping.

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Maintenance Technician

Mechatronic/Automation Technology, Repair machines, light fabrication, PMs, PLC (computer programing).

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Preferred Skills�Operations & Maintenance

Technical Skills

  • Situational awareness
  • Safety conscious
  • Math skills, reading and writing
  • Troubleshooting equipment
  • Computer skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Multi tasking

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Interpersonal Traits

  • Integrity/Accountability
  • Reliability/Good attendance
  • Professionalism
  • Common sense
  • Good communication
  • Teachable/ability to learn
  • Follows directions

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Hiring Process

1. Apply on-line at: www.dfamilk.com/careers

2. Phone screen

3. Onsite interview

4. Offer letter

5. Physical, drug test and background check required

6. Online onboarding process

7. Orientation Process

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Employee Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Time
  • Annual Bonus

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  • 401k with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Shift Premium for Night Shift
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Military Leave
  • Paid Maternity Leave
  • Daily Pay

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Biggest Challenges with the Workforce

  • Work ethic
    • Want the paycheck, but don’t want to do the work it takes to earn the paycheck
  • Take value in the job, pride in work
    • Engagement vs. Entitlement
  • Ability to handle constructive criticism, coaching and mentoring
  • Teamwork mentality
    • Helping others succeed
  • Interview skills
    • Preparation and appearance

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Questions?