Join Oberweis Dairy – Where the Sweetest Careers Begin!

Just like our farm-fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career with us is simply the best! If you’re a motivated, customer-focused professional who is organized and enjoys problem solving the Dispatcher role may be right for you. Enjoy competitive pay, and great benefits — we want you on our team!

Daily Onsite in North Aurora

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 Dependent Upon Experience

The Dispatcher is responsible for coordinating and scheduling all transportation and delivery operations, including over-the-road (OTR) routes, dairy store deliveries, home delivery service, and warehouse pick and inbound shipment activity. This role ensures drivers, equipment, and shipments are scheduled efficiently and on time, maintains accurate documentation for billing, payroll, and compliance, and serves as the primary point of coordination between drivers, warehouse staff, and store/customer locations.

• OTR Scheduling: Plan, build, and adjust over-the-road driver routes and schedules to ensure on-time pickups and deliveries while maximizing efficiency and minimizing deadhead miles.
• Dairy Store Scheduling: Coordinate delivery schedules to dairy store locations, ensuring proper sequencing, store delivery windows, and product freshness requirements are met.
• Home Delivery Scheduling: Build and manage home delivery routes, confirming delivery windows with customers and adjusting routes in real time for delays, add-ons, or cancellations.
• Warehouse Pick Schedules: Coordinate with warehouse personnel to schedule order picks in alignment with outbound delivery and load times.
• Inbound Shipment Schedules / Dock Times: Schedule and confirm inbound shipment appointments and dock times with vendors and carriers to prevent dock congestion and delays.
• Bills of Lading (BOLs): Generate, review, and verify BOLs for accuracy, ensuring proper documentation accompanies every load.
• Driver Payroll Support: Track driver hours, routes, and stops to support accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Insurance Claims: Document and report incidents, accidents, or cargo claims, and assist with gathering information needed for insurance claim processing.
• Handheld Integrity & Staging: Maintain accuracy of handheld/scanner devices and data, and oversee proper staging of orders and loads prior to dispatch.
• BC Movements: Coordinate and track bulk container (BC) movements between facilities, ensuring timely transfers and accurate inventory records.
• OTR Billing: Prepare and review OTR billing documentation to ensure accurate, timely invoicing of completed loads.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant logistics, supply chain, or transportation coursework preferred.
• 1+ years of dispatch, transportation, scheduling, or logistics experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple schedules and priorities simultaneously.
• Clear, professional communication skills for coordinating with drivers, warehouse staff, store contacts, and customers.
• Proficiency with dispatch software, handheld/scanning systems, and standard office software (Excel, email, etc.).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond calmly to schedule changes or disruptions.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and BOL documentation a plus.
• Work onsite in North Aurora, IL

This role is primarily office/dispatch-center based, with regular communication by phone, radio, and computer systems. Early morning, evening, or weekend hours may be required depending on delivery and route schedules.

Home Delivery Driver

Just like our farm-fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career at Oberweis is simply the best! Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun, goal-oriented work environment. With competitive salaries, benefits and perks, you’ll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis!

Position Description:

We are looking for a Home Delivery Driver to distribute products promptly to our customers. You will represent our company in a professional and cost-effective manner to increase our profitability and customer satisfaction.

Home Delivery Driver Work Schedule: Two shifts available (Monday – Friday with 8:00am start time or Sunday night – Friday morning with 10:30pm start time). You must be able to work either shift.

Home Delivery Driver – Daily rate $250.00 ($25-30 hourly equivalent)

Location: North Aurora, IL

HOME DELIVERY DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pre/Post inspections of delivery trucks (DOT requirement)
• Log hours of service such as driving, on, off, etc. (DOT requirement)

• Pick orders from warehouse and load product into truck

• Deliver dairy & grocery products to homeowners within assigned regions

• Navigate routes using a GPS unit

• Practice safe driving by following DOT regulations and company standards
• Able to use handheld scanners to track inventory and delivery of products
• Able to lift crates of milk weighing up 50lbs, including items overhead
• Able to traverse multiple landscapes (uneven ground, wet or frozen terrain, etc.)
• Able to work in various weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.)
• Able to provide exceptional customer service to our clients

NON-DRIVING/DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Use a power washer & shopvac to clean interior & exterior of truck
  • Move, organize, and clean areas of the truck barn
  • Pick orders in the warehouse
  • Crate glass bottles and stack them
  • Load glass bottles into industrial washing machine

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license (Class C or Chauffeur’s license)

• Proven working experience as a Delivery Driver
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs, frequently bending, carrying, walking with product

• Able to work in refrigerated conditions (33-38 degrees)

• Ability to drive safely in a variety of weather and traffic conditions

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

• Ability to work in a fast paced, physical environment

• Clean driving record with no traffic violations

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision, 401K, employee discount

• Paid vacations and paid holidays

• Furnished Uniforms

Join Oberweis Dairy – Where the Sweetest Careers Begin!

Just like our farm-fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career with us is simply the best! If you’re a motivated, customer-focused professional who is organized and enjoys problem solving the Dispatcher role may be right for you. Enjoy competitive pay, and great benefits — we want you on our team!

The Recruiter/HR Generalist provides hands-on HR support across Hoffmann Oberweis Dairy, LLC and Cedar Crest, with a strong focus on full-cycle recruiting for both companies, employee relations and informal coaching to strengthen frontline and mid-level manager capability. This role is based primarily at North Aurora, IL and will travel to other facilities as business needs require. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the Recruiter/HR Generalist acts as a trusted, hands-on HR resource for managers and employees while helping build consistent people practices across a multi-site, multi-company organization.

Location: Onsite North Aurora, IL

Salary: 55,000 - 73,000 Dependent upon experience

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting

• Own full-cycle recruiting for Hoffmann Oberweis Dairy, LLC and Cedar Crest, spanning hourly/frontline roles (store, plant, and distribution) through salaried and management-level positions.

• Manage requisitions and postings in the Applicant Tracking System.

• Source candidates, screen applicants, and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.

• Draft and extend offer letters, with authority to approve offers independently within a pre-approved pay range.

• Coordinate with staffing agencies — source temporary staff and manage the vendor relationship.

• Represent the company at job fairs and community recruiting events.

• Support I-9 verification / E-Verify compliance for all new hires.

• Provide a weekly written recruiting status update to the Head of HR.

Onboarding

• Own new hire orientation logistics.

• Handle new hire data entry and personnel file setup support in HRIS system.

Employee Relations

• Serve as primary point of contact; independently investigate and resolve routine employee relations issues (attendance, conduct, interpersonal conflict, policy questions) with support of the Head of HR, documenting findings and outcomes.

• Recognize and promptly escalate more serious matters (harassment, discrimination, safety, potential legal exposure) to the Head of HR.

• Maintain accurate, organized case records to support consistency and audit-readiness.

Manager Development & Coaching

• Provide informal, real-time coaching to supervisors and managers on day-to-day people issues — performance conversations, conflict resolution, and applying HR policy consistently.

• Build manager confidence and capability in handling routine employee situations without always needing to escalate.

• Identify recurring manager coaching needs and share themes with the Head of HR to inform broader training priorities.

Offboarding

• Conduct exit interviews and share findings with the Head of HR.

Employee Engagement

• Provide light support for employee engagement activities, including distributing materials and answering employee questions.

General HR Support

• Provide basic administration support for HR policies and the employee handbook, including communicating updates to managers and employees.

• Assist with HR compliance activities and recordkeeping.

• Contribute to HR projects (e.g., process improvements, org changes, staffing initiatives) as assigned by the Head of HR.

• Build strong working relationships with managers and employees across all sites to serve as a visible, approachable HR presence.

• 2–4 years of progressive HR generalist and/or recruiting experience, including experience supporting multiple sites or locations.

• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting across a range of roles, from hourly to management-level.

• Experience independently handling employee relations matters, including investigation and documentation.

• Comfort coaching and advising managers on people issues in the moment.

• Strong organizational skills and sound judgment regarding when to escalate.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred, not required.

• Experience with ADP or a similar HRIS/recruiting platform preferred.

Electro Mechanical Technician

Just like our farm-fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career at Oberweis is simply the best! Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun, goal-oriented work environment. With competitive salaries, benefits and perks, you’ll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis!

We are looking for a Technician that houses the skill set of mechanical and electrical knowledge. This position will help us with performing repairs and maintenance tasks on our equipment.

A Electro Mechanical Technician is a thorough professional with a practical mind and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and responsibly by observing all health and safety guidelines. The goal is to become a strong asset of the Factory Maintenance Team providing expertise and leading the way to improvements.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 4:00AM - 12:00PM

Salary: $26 to $34 per hour

Location: North Aurora, IL

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify defects, execute maintenance plan and troubleshoot equipment.

• Understand Power distribution system (up to 480 volts)

• Control systems – Basic PLC, Motor, sensor, drives and Basic electrical circuits, Basic understanding of device communication networks

• Mechanical system – Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Mechanical Drive systems

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills to maintain, optimize and improve processes and performance, with key indicators such as safety, quality, and cost.

• Review maintenance plans and optimize to drive reliability of equipment.

• Reviews and reads engineering drawings (electrical and mechanical)

• Coach operator skills- on operation and troubleshooting existing process and equipment.

• Build technical procedures for proper operation and maintenance of equipment

• Train other technical resources and needed

• Lead with continuous improvement mindset

• Identify and create Work orders, give technical feedback on work performed

• Improve / Create necessary task list

• Ability to work as a team and lead as an individual

• Positive conflict resolution skills

• Strong focus on production reliability improvements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2-4 years Electrical and Mechanical experience or completion of Technical Degree

• Strong Mechanical skills

• Electrical skills (basic electrical circuits, 480V power distribution, industrial wiring)

• Knowledge and use of electrical test equipment

• Welding, Fabrication and Machining skills

• Ability to analyze problem and make decisions

• Knowledge on how to properly use tools

• Ability to self-manage

• Trouble shooting electrical and mechanical problems

• Knowledge on motors, pumps, drives, and sensors

• Ability to work independently

• Solid work ethic and self-motivated

• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Dry Warehouse/Cooler

Just like our farm fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career at Oberweis is simply the best! Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun, goal-oriented work environment. With competitive salaries, benefits and perks, you’ll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis!

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Dry Warehouse/Cooler Employee Status: Full-time

Shift: Sunday- Thursday 8pm- 4am

Salary: $20- $22/hr

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Dry Warehouse/Cooler employee will be an active participant in our dry cooler/warehouse operations and activities. You will store materials, and pick and load orders. The goal is to increase efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Candidates should be motivated and a self-thinker with a good attendance record.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Re-stock dry warehouse and cooler using product in proper rotation **1st in, 1st out**
• Picking orders in warehouse/cooler
• Month-end inventory
• Driving forklift in cooler
• Receiving in products
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Read, write, and understand English language
• Ability to do simple math
• Standing and operating for lift equipment (stand-up forklift with clamp)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Pushing / Pulling up to 200 lbs
• Working in up to -20 degree temperatures

BENEFITS

• Medical and dental insurance after 30 days of employment. Life insurance paid by company
• Paid vacations and paid holidays
• Corporate product discount of up to 50% on our delicious products

Dry Warehouse/Cooler

Just like our farm fresh milk and super premium ice cream, a career at Oberweis is simply the best! Join our amazing team of friendly faces to work in a fun, goal-oriented work environment. With competitive salaries, benefits and perks, you’ll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis!

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Dry Warehouse/Cooler Employee Status: Full-time

Shift: Monday- Friday 7am- 3pm

Salary: $20- $22 per hour, dependent on experience

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Dry Warehouse/Cooler employee will be an active participant in our dry cooler/warehouse operations and activities. You will store materials, and pick and load orders. The goal is to increase efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Candidates should be motivated and a self-thinker with a good attendance record.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Re-stock dry warehouse and cooler using product in proper rotation **1st in, 1st out**
• Picking orders in warehouse/cooler
• Month-end inventory
• Driving forklift in cooler
• Receiving in products
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Read, write, and understand English language
• Ability to do simple math
• Standing and operating for lift equipment (stand-up forklift with clamp)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Pushing / Pulling up to 200 lbs
• Working in up to -20 degree temperatures

BENEFITS

• Medical and dental insurance after 30 days of employment. Life insurance paid by company
• Paid vacations and paid holidays
• Corporate product discount of up to 50% on our delicious products