What's your prediction as it relates to the possiblity of Dean Foods layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

This place is not looking to hot these day. DFA kept the same people who ran it into the ground the last time when Garelick owned it.

Why did they strike again?

I don’t see how this place is even still even to function and operate with the condition of the building and grounds. Also the equipment a lot of drivers complained how the equipment is garbage and poorly maintained just the like rest of the... — read more 

I think this place is having money problems, NY location the facility manager told the equipment maint dept not to order parts and fix tractors. Meanwhile a trailer tire caught on fire because no wheel bearing oil was in it. Just make you wonder what... — read more 

Very good here the facility and equipment are starting to turn around for the better. Business is picking up milk sales are increasing. Here is to 30 more years at least if not more of Garelick. Great team work from all departments to set up the... — read more 

Rumor around the plant people are saying they are closing NY plant. Due to mismanage of product and injuries.

If most plants are like ny then I can see why they close. This plant is on its way out. Hiring plant workers high as a kite and drivers with no driving experience. On top of really junky not road worthy equipment. I can really see this place closing... — read more 

Walmart is adding fluid milk plants in Georgia and Texas. After they ki-led several dean plants with the 1 in Indiana it doesn't look good for milk plants in these areas

What are your thoughts about potential Dean Foods layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Closing Pollock south Dakota ingredient plant August 30

Thoughts? Any Dean Foods layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

This thread is for info about potential Dean Foods layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Ha Ha Ha the ship is sinking. Co--y and arrogant b-ms.

Rest in peace Dean foods and good luck to the employees that are trying to make a decent living with DFA !! To the ones that got out cheers to you!!

Will mayfield make it another year

July 9th last day, all the dairy royalty left there can hit the unemployment line.

When I look back at how it was here a few years ago and how it is now, I think we should “congratulate” the management because not everyone would be able to bring down a company as much as they have. Dean Foods can be a case study of how not to run... — read more 

Rumor is management running company into the ground. 2-3 different owners since the bk. Hear there is only 2 more years left on the tread before the plant goes up in flames. Good riddance Carlos, Brunsy and your 20 plus other user names. Humble pie... — read more 

I did and I feel like a new person. It had gotten so bad for me that I started having heart palpitations each morning before going into work. Once I realized I was ruining my health, I started looking for a new job. It took me less than a month to... — read more 

Former Dean foods plant in Franklin Park Illinois now Borden has told employees it will close this month

At the time, it seemed like an acceptable option to me, but if I could turn back time, I would never apply here again. This is a terribly managed company where you can only be overworked and undervalued. You will just end up wasting your time here... — read more 

Told everyone last year that Deans was filing bk. Told everyone last year Deans and now DFA is getting rid of routes and going to mass distribution warehousing instead. Maybe now you believe me when I told you I am an insider. Get out while the job... — read more 

Seven employees at a food and beverage plant in northwest suburban Harvard had to be hospitalized Tuesday night after an acid spill was reported. Harvard fire officials said the spill was reported about 10:10 p.m. at the Dean Foods plant, located... — read more 

Not good when the ceo steps down won’t be too long til dfa gets rid of all the plants

Has anyone since dfa took over had a contract and how did you fare.this is a union question no s-cab inputs

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Managers getting the ax before the holidays eliminating positions

Dean. Fired. Alumni. So Dean exmanagement is failing at this new company!! How long before we go bankrupt again?

Will DFA make getting the vaccine mandatory? As of now it is not mandated that I get the vaccine at the plant that I work at. Is it mandatory at any of the plants you guys work at?

So several plant managers seem to be leaving. Do they know something we don't? Looks like we in for some bad days ahead

All cvs across the country will be outsourced by end of year company realizes they are a loss and don’t want to make the same mistakes as dean

What was the thing that finally pushed you over the edge and made you say this is it? I'm worried about leaving without a new job lined up but after a confrontation I had with my manager yesterday (he accused me of not doing something that's not part... — read more 

I just accepted a position with another company outside of our industry. My new employer wants me to start sooner than is customary (2 weeks). Has anyone given less than 2 weeks? If so, did you end up burning bridges here? I would like to keep all of... — read more 

I got my Dean Foods settlement check. $604.33. Anyone else get a piece of the anti trust settlement?

Decatur plant first on the shut down list!! It's about time !! Who's next ?

Who works here? Step up your game and your mouth and be a man!!! Sick of trash talk. I’ll meet any of you here in Sioux Falls any day.

This is the best job and the best manager I've ever had!

Did Ralphie get the last laugh? 🤣🤣