Cost Accountant

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 Summary

We are seeking a Cost Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role is ideal for a highly analytical professional with a passion for cost accounting, financial systems, and data integrity, especially someone excited about making a direct impact on profitability and operational efficiency.

You’ll play a critical role in implementing our new ERP system (Microsoft Business Central), managing master data, enhancing inventory accuracy, and delivering insights that drive smarter financial decisions. If you enjoy digging into data, streamlining systems, and working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, this role is for you.

Location: North Aurora, IL (On-site)
Department: Finance & Accounting
Reports to: Controller
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Salary: $95k- $100k annually

Key Responsibilities

ERP Implementation & Data Management

• Lead cost accounting responsibilities during the implementation of Microsoft Business Central ERP.
• Build and maintain accurate master data including product records, bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and cost structures.
• Migrate cost and inventory data from the legacy AS400 system to the new ERP platform.

Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Maintain cost accounting records related to dairy and food production operations.
• Develop standard costs for both manufactured and purchased products.
• Analyze cost variances and prepare product/category-level margin reports.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product Development to evaluate and price new SKUs.

Inventory & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee inventory valuation and ensure accuracy across systems and physical inventory.
• Support month-end and year-end inventory reconciliations and close processes.
• Ensure compliance with Federal Milk Market reporting requirements.

Financial Reporting & Strategic Project

• Generate monthly cost reports and provide actionable insights for executive leadership.
• Create financial models to support cost-reduction initiatives and process improvements.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare depreciation entries and reports.
• Assist the Controller and CFO with audits, special projects, and budget planning.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (food or dairy industry preferred).
• Hands-on experience implementing ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central strongly preferred).

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory management, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, financial modeling).
• Familiarity with relational databases and query/reporting tools.
• Experience working with legacy systems (e.g., AS400) and ERP transitions.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Able to train and support teammates on new systems and processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short and long term life insurance
• 401k after 2 months
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Corporate product discount of up to 50% on our delicious products

About Oberweis, part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies:

Oberweis Dairy is still a family-owned business that has been serving smiles for nearly 100 years! We proudly provide our customers with superior-tasting products and exceptional customer service. Since 1927, Oberweis has expanded from premium milk and ice cream to our family of restaurant brands Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, That Burger Joint, Wood Grain Pizzeria, Oberweis Home Delivery Service, and at a grocery store near you.

In June of 2024, the Hoffman Family of Companies acquired Oberweis, pledging to uphold the brand's tradition of quality and passion for delivering exceptional dairy products.
When you walk through the doors of an Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, you’ll instantly feel as if you’ve gone back in time to the good old days of sitting down at the counter of your local soda fountain for a tasty ice cream treat.

Satisfy your craving for high-quality, classic American comfort food at That Burger Joint where you can order hand-cut fries smothered in cheese and bacon, juicy double patty burgers, and of course, a hand-dipped Oberweis shake!

Visit us at WoodGrain Pizzeria for hand-crafted, fast-fired pizzas and premium quality salads. All of our made-to-order menu items are fresh and made completely from scratch.

Add convenience to your already busy schedule with Oberweis’ easy and convenient Home Delivery Service! Every week customers choose from over 300 hand-selected, quality dairy and grocery items that are delivered right to their front door. Service is offered throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.

Find your favorite Oberweis products in your local grocery store. Oberweis milk, drinks, and ice cream products are available in over 850 grocery stores throughout the United states.

It's a promise from our family to yours that what you’re about to enjoy has been sincerely cared for in every possible way. Whether it’s a scoop of super premium ice cream or farm-fresh products delivered right to your door, Oberweis pledges every single day to make life a little easier and a lot more delicious!

Oberweis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Ice Cream Line Operator

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!

Ice Cream Line Operator Reports to: Plant Manager

Position Description:

An Ice Cream Line Operator will be manufacturing ready-to-eat ice cream and other frozen dessert products. A successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to learn quickly, follow processes, troubleshoot, handle food products and packaging safely, and master the operations of several machines.

Ice Cream Line Operator Salary: Starting at $20/hour

Shift: Monday-Friday 4am-12pm

Ice Cream Line Operator Job Functions:

• Adhere to our Good Manufacturing Practices
• Learn to operate our mix tanks, ice cream freezer, inclusion feeder, filler, metal detector, inversion machine, shrink-wrapping machine, and container fabricating machine
• Learn, execute, and participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures for the Ice Cream Line
• Comply with our Sanitation Procedures, Food Safety Programs, and Quality Evaluation Programs
• Compliance with documentation requires legible handwriting
• Always maintain a clean and safe working environment

Education and Experience:

• Reading, writing, and speaking English is required
• High school education or General Education Degree (GED) required
• Five or more years of food manufacturing experience preferred
• Forklift experience is preferred

Computer Skills:

• Experience with using a computer required
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products preferred

Physical Demands:

• Standing, stooping, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Must be able to climb and work from a ladder and/or elevated lifts
• Must be able to lift and carry weights of 50-100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision

Environmental Conditions:

• Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -40F to 130F
• Must be able to work in wet environments
• Must be able to work with a variety of cleaning chemicals

Additional Information:

• This position is full-time with potential work shifts outside normal scheduling based on business needs.

• We will always try to minimize production on holidays, but this cannot be guaranteed. We will do our best to accommodate a fair work schedule to allow for time off.

About Oberweis, part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies:

Oberweis Dairy is still a family-owned business that has been serving smiles for nearly 100 years! We proudly provide our customers with superior-tasting products and exceptional customer service. Since 1927, Oberweis has expanded from premium milk and ice cream to our family of restaurant brands Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, That Burger Joint, Wood Grain Pizzeria, Oberweis Home Delivery Service, and at a grocery store near you.

In June of 2024, the Hoffman Family of Companies acquired Oberweis, pledging to uphold the brand's tradition of quality and passion for delivering exceptional dairy products.
When you walk through the doors of an Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, you’ll instantly feel as if you’ve gone back in time to the good old days of sitting down at the counter of your local soda fountain for a tasty ice cream treat.

Satisfy your craving for high-quality, classic American comfort food at That Burger Joint where you can order hand-cut fries smothered in cheese and bacon, juicy double patty burgers, and of course, a hand-dipped Oberweis shake!

Visit us at WoodGrain Pizzeria for hand-crafted, fast-fired pizzas and premium quality salads. All of our made-to-order menu items are fresh and made completely from scratch.

Add convenience to your already busy schedule with Oberweis’ easy and convenient Home Delivery Service! Every week customers choose from over 300 hand-selected, quality dairy and grocery items that are delivered right to their front door. Service is offered throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.

Find your favorite Oberweis products in your local grocery store. Oberweis milk, drinks, and ice cream products are available in over 850 grocery stores throughout the United states.

It's a promise from our family to yours that what you’re about to enjoy has been sincerely cared for in every possible way. Whether it’s a scoop of super premium ice cream or farm-fresh products delivered right to your door, Oberweis pledges every single day to make life a little easier and a lot more delicious!

Dairy Store Crew Member

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 wages, benefits and perks, you’ll soon find that the sweetest careers begin at Oberweis!

**Must be at least 16 years old**

Crew Member Supervisor: Manager / Assistant / Shift Leader

Hours: Part time, 10 – 30 hours per week

Hourly rate: Pay starts at $13/hr

Crew Member Position Summary:

Provides customers with outstanding, friendly service in a timely manner, and handles orders accurately and in a timely manner

Work Environment:

• Hands on store setting
• Non-smoking
• Work area includes food, knives, slippery floors, and extreme cold
• Constant interaction with employees and customers

Experience:

Some experience in a retail or food service environment preferred but not required

Responsibilities:

• Maintain product knowledge
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of store (specifically your work area)
• Communicate with other team members about product quality, product shortages, and customer comments
• Properly portion products, beverages, and paper supplies
• Restock paper and packaged items including front line and service areas as needed
• Accurately assemble orders
• Package orders for take-out
• Accurately ring up orders and make change
• Perform shift duties assigned by management

Crew Member Requirements:

• Bend, stoop, and reach to receive inventory, stock, serve customers and clean store
• Stand and walk on a hard surface for up to 8 hours per day
• Basic personal computer (PC) knowledge
• Ability to read company materials (e.g., recipes, charts, training materials, etc.)
• Successful completion of Oberweis orientation and training program

If applying for a job in IL you will be required to provide proof of completion of a food handlers course or complete and obtain a food handlers certificate within 30 days of hire at your own expense (around $9.95).

About Oberweis, part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies:

Oberweis Dairy is still a family-owned business that has been serving smiles for nearly 100 years! We proudly provide our customers with superior-tasting products and exceptional customer service. Since 1927, Oberweis has expanded from premium milk and ice cream to our family of restaurant brands Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, That Burger Joint, Wood Grain Pizzeria, Oberweis Home Delivery Service, and at a grocery store near you.

In June of 2024, the Hoffman Family of Companies acquired Oberweis, pledging to uphold the brand's tradition of quality and passion for delivering exceptional dairy products.
When you walk through the doors of an Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, you’ll instantly feel as if you’ve gone back in time to the good old days of sitting down at the counter of your local soda fountain for a tasty ice cream treat.

Satisfy your craving for high-quality, classic American comfort food at That Burger Joint where you can order hand-cut fries smothered in cheese and bacon, juicy double patty burgers, and of course, a hand-dipped Oberweis shake!

Visit us at WoodGrain Pizzeria for hand-crafted, fast-fired pizzas and premium quality salads. All of our made-to-order menu items are fresh and made completely from scratch.

Add convenience to your already busy schedule with Oberweis’ easy and convenient Home Delivery Service! Every week customers choose from over 300 hand-selected, quality dairy and grocery items that are delivered right to their front door. Service is offered throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.

Find your favorite Oberweis products in your local grocery store. Oberweis milk, drinks, and ice cream products are available in over 850 grocery stores throughout the United states.

It's a promise from our family to yours that what you’re about to enjoy has been sincerely cared for in every possible way. Whether it’s a scoop of super premium ice cream or farm-fresh products delivered right to your door, Oberweis pledges every single day to make life a little easier and a lot more delicious!

Shift Leader/Key Holder

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!

**Must be at least 18 years old**

Hourly Rate: Pay starting at $15/hr

Shift Leaders Work Hours: 3-5 days per week

Is your calling to be a team leader while providing a world class experience? Are you up to the challenge to making someone's life a little happier, a little easier, and a lot more delicious? If so, we want you!

Here's the scoop:

Our Shift Leaders Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Manager and Assistant Manager in supervision of employees in every phase of product preparation and customer service.
• Know all functions of the store and be able to step in and perform any of the job duties
• Perform opening and closing duties based on schedule
• Exceed customer expectations
• Assist Manager and Assistant Manager in handling of monies and back deposits in a safe and responsible manner.
• Physical Requirements: Bend, stoop, and reach to receive inventory, stock, serve customers, and clean store. Carry up to 30 Ibs.

As a Shift Leader we offer:

• Flexible schedules
• Growth and development, turning your job into a career
• "Good Job" recognition and incentive program for being a great employee
• An established career path plan with continuous, on-going leadership training
• Corporate product discount of up to 50% on our delicious products

About Oberweis, part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies:

Oberweis Dairy is still a family-owned business that has been serving smiles for nearly 100 years! We proudly provide our customers with superior-tasting products and exceptional customer service. Since 1927, Oberweis has expanded from premium milk and ice cream to our family of restaurant brands Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, That Burger Joint, Wood Grain Pizzeria, Oberweis Home Delivery Service, and at a grocery store near you.

In June of 2024, the Hoffman Family of Companies acquired Oberweis, pledging to uphold the brand's tradition of quality and passion for delivering exceptional dairy products.
When you walk through the doors of an Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, you’ll instantly feel as if you’ve gone back in time to the good old days of sitting down at the counter of your local soda fountain for a tasty ice cream treat.

Satisfy your craving for high-quality, classic American comfort food at That Burger Joint where you can order hand-cut fries smothered in cheese and bacon, juicy double patty burgers, and of course, a hand-dipped Oberweis shake!

Visit us at WoodGrain Pizzeria for hand-crafted, fast-fired pizzas and premium quality salads. All of our made-to-order menu items are fresh and made completely from scratch.

Add convenience to your already busy schedule with Oberweis’ easy and convenient Home Delivery Service! Every week customers choose from over 300 hand-selected, quality dairy and grocery items that are delivered right to their front door. Service is offered throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.

Find your favorite Oberweis products in your local grocery store. Oberweis milk, drinks, and ice cream products are available in over 850 grocery stores throughout the United states.

It's a promise from our family to yours that what you’re about to enjoy has been sincerely cared for in every possible way. Whether it’s a scoop of super premium ice cream or farm-fresh products delivered right to your door, Oberweis pledges every single day to make life a little easier and a lot more delicious!

Cooler/Freezer Warehouse Employee

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: Plant Manager

Salary: $20/hr

Freezer Warehouse Employee Status: Full-time

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The cooler/freezer worker will be responsible for inventory flow into and out of the freezer. Activities will range from put away, picking, FIFO stock rotation, loading, unloading and inventory. Candidates should be motivated, have a positive attitude and be reliable.

FREEZER WORKER GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Re-stock cooler and or /freezer using product in proper rotation **1st in, 1st out**
• Picking orders in freezer and/or cooler
• Month-end inventory
• Driving forklift in cooler and freezer
• 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
• Freezer gear provided

BENEFITS

• Medical and dental insurance after 30 days of employment. Life insurance paid by company
• 401K with company contribution and profit sharing after 2 months
• Paid vacations and paid holidays
• Corporate product discount of up to 50% on our delicious products

About Oberweis, part of the Hoffmann Family of Companies:

Oberweis Dairy is still a family-owned business that has been serving smiles for nearly 100 years! We proudly provide our customers with superior-tasting products and exceptional customer service. Since 1927, Oberweis has expanded from premium milk and ice cream to our family of restaurant brands Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, That Burger Joint, Wood Grain Pizzeria, Oberweis Home Delivery Service, and at a grocery store near you.

In June of 2024, the Hoffman Family of Companies acquired Oberweis, pledging to uphold the brand's tradition of quality and passion for delivering exceptional dairy products.
When you walk through the doors of an Oberweis Ice Cream & Dairy Store, you’ll instantly feel as if you’ve gone back in time to the good old days of sitting down at the counter of your local soda fountain for a tasty ice cream treat.

Satisfy your craving for high-quality, classic American comfort food at That Burger Joint where you can order hand-cut fries smothered in cheese and bacon, juicy double patty burgers, and of course, a hand-dipped Oberweis shake!

Visit us at WoodGrain Pizzeria for hand-crafted, fast-fired pizzas and premium quality salads. All of our made-to-order menu items are fresh and made completely from scratch.

Add convenience to your already busy schedule with Oberweis’ easy and convenient Home Delivery Service! Every week customers choose from over 300 hand-selected, quality dairy and grocery items that are delivered right to their front door. Service is offered throughout the Midwest in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana and Michigan.

Find your favorite Oberweis products in your local grocery store. Oberweis milk, drinks, and ice cream products are available in over 850 grocery stores throughout the United states.

It's a promise from our family to yours that what you’re about to enjoy has been sincerely cared for in every possible way. Whether it’s a scoop of super premium ice cream or farm-fresh products delivered right to your door, Oberweis pledges every single day to make life a little easier and a lot more delicious!