Our people make dairy possible

Our people make dairy possible

We're a team of dairy lovers bringing the joys and nutrition of real dairy to tables everywhere.

Feeding families around the world, together

From our farmer-owners producing fresh, nutritious milk to our dedicated Cooperative employees in our dairy manufacturing plants, offices, labs, and trucks on the road — we're working together to create moments of joy with every sip, scoop, or bite of real dairy.

The Barham Jersey Farm family holds hands while posing for a photo in a field of grass.

The many faces of DFA

Every face tells a story about our Cooperative. And every smile shares a glimpse of how rewarding our jobs can be.

  • Supporting our farmer-owners are dedicated Cooperative employees in many roles and in many places across the country and around the world.
    Supporting our farmer-owners are dedicated Cooperative employees in many roles and in many places across the country and around the world.
  • Dairying is often a way of life passed down generation to generation.
    Dairying is often a way of life passed down generation to generation.
  • Lab technicians are the behind-the-scenes heroes, conducting testing and analysis to ensure our dairy is high quality.
    Lab technicians are the behind-the-scenes heroes, conducting testing and analysis to ensure our dairy is high quality.
  • From farm pickup to final delivery, our haulers and delivery drivers go the distance to bring you delicious dairy.
    From farm pickup to final delivery, our haulers and delivery drivers go the distance to bring you delicious dairy.
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Our dairy farmers come first

Our dairy farmers come first

Dairy is the heart of everything we do and who we are. From sunrise to sunset, our family dairy farmers proudly produce milk on their family farms, all while taking care of their cows, their land, and their communities.

Learn about our farmer-owners

Why we love DFA

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    As co-workers, we work well together; it is important to know that the people who rely on me don’t have to second-guess. DFA is not going anywhere, and you will have your job for as long as you want to work it.

    Frederick Howard, packaging operator, Orlando, Fla.
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    The people here are very supportive, including co-workers and supervisors. Both on a personal and a job level. We communicate, we stay in touch, and if I need to talk to them, they are there.

    Jalessa Lee, filler operator, Orlando, Fla.
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    My team is the best around. Career opportunities are endless. If you want to become an operator or a supervisor, you’ll get the tools and opportunity to make it happen. And we have great benefits like health insurance, 401k, lots of vacation time, and more. Plus, I get to eat cheese every day.

    Oscar Carreon, master relief operator, Zumbrota, Minn.
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    If you are willing to work with people and eager to learn, DFA is the place for you, and you’ll be successful. You’ll meet people from different cultures and backgrounds working as a team to be successful and do the job the right way and the best way. Everyone has to work, so you may as well enjoy what you do.

    Logan Lee Douglas, lab technician, Zumbrota, Minn.
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    I’ve been with DFA for 29 years. It is a great place to work. You meet a lot of new people; they become your friends, your family. I never thought I’d make it this far, but if you put in hard work and determination, you can do anything; you can move mountains.

    Kelly Scharpen, intake team lead, Zumbrota, Minn.
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    I’ve always said, 'If I win the lottery, I will still come to work.' I like my job because we have good people to work with; otherwise, I would not have stayed here for 29 years. You learn something every day, so coming to work is a good challenge. If you are not learning, you are not living.

    Mike Smalley, maintenance lead, Zumbrota, Minn.
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    DFA is an organization that takes care of its employees. The benefits give you stability, as they include health, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off. I have great relationships with my supervisors and that goes a long way.

    Freddie Jarrett, driver, Orlando, Fla.
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    DFA is the best company in the world. My health benefits, 401k, and pay are great. The people here are wonderful.

    Julius Hill, cooler loader, Orlando, Fla.
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Why we love DFA

Meet our leaders

Love cheese? Can't live without ice cream? At DFA, we bring all the possibilities of dairy to the world and deliver value to the farmers who own our Cooperative. As a leading global dairy cooperative, we're looking to fill all kinds of roles and positions, from human resources and finance to manufacturing and drivers.

Start your career with DFA

Love cheese? Can't live without ice cream? At DFA, we bring all the possibilities of dairy to the world and deliver value to the farmers who own our Cooperative. As a leading global dairy cooperative, we're looking to fill all kinds of roles and positions, from human resources and finance to manufacturing and drivers.

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