Velvet Ice Cream Company

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Join the Velvet Ice Cream Family as a 2nd Shift Freezer Associate in Utica, Ohio! 🍦 Looking for a fresh opportunity? Velvet Ice Cream is growing and looking for motivated, hardworking individuals to join our team. Position: Freezer Associate (2nd Shift) Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Pay: $16.50/hr 📍 Location: Utica, Ohio What You’ll Do: ❄️ Prepare product for shipment in our freezer warehouse 💪 Lift/move 50 lbs regularly 🚚 Operate electric power jack & assist with warehouse duties ✅ Be reliable, safe, and a team player Why Join Velvet? ✨ 110-year-old, family-owned company ✨ Strong, stable industry ✨ Be part of a fun, supportive team Ready to apply? 👉 https://lnkd.in/gWHvM7CY or email Russ Wilson at rwilson@velveticecream.com If you’re dependable, self-motivated, and ready to work in a cool environment—come join us! #NowHiring #VelvetIceCream #CareerOpportunity #FreezerAssociate #JoinOurTeam

🎳 A huge thank you to the Utica Sertoma Club for hosting such a fun bowling event at Redskins Lanes! Our two Velvet teams had a blast, and we’re extra proud of our freezer team for taking home 2nd place! 🏆👏 We’re honored to support Sertoma and their incredible work in making our community a better place. Can’t wait for the next one! 🎉🍦 #VelvetIceCream #UticaSertoma #Community #BowlingFun #TeamVelvet

📣 Big things are happening at Velvet! Our team just wrapped up an incredible two-day sales meeting at our HQ in Utica, filled with inspiration, ideas, and a commitment to "Make the Magic Happen" in 2025. A huge thank you to Jon Petz, CSP, CPAE for joining us and bringing unmatched energy to our meeting! Your motivational words pumped up our team and set the stage for an amazing year ahead. 🙌✨ We’re ready to bring more magic to your favorite ice cream moments this year. Stay tuned for what’s next! 🍦✨ #VelvetIceCream #MakeTheMagicHappen #Teamwork #IceCreamMagic

We’re thrilled to share that our very own Brandon Barbetta is taking the next step in his journey with Velvet Ice Cream! 🎉 After leading our Ft. Wayne region with dedication and success, Brandon is now moving to Indianapolis as the Regional Sales Manager for the Indy Region. Brandon, we’re so proud of your hard work and excited to see you bring your passion and leadership to this new chapter! 🍦 #VelvetIceCream #Leadership #TeamVelvet #IndianapolisRegion

Another great display from our Fort Wayne team! Which seasonal flavor are you most excited for? #velveticecream #2024holidays

Yesterday was a memorable day for Velvet Ice Cream! 🎉 Luconda, Joanne, and Joe Dager were honored to accept an award from the Conway Center for Family Business, celebrating our 110th anniversary. 🌟 It was inspiring to be surrounded by so many outstanding family businesses, each with their own story of dedication and resilience. A huge congratulations to all of this year's award recipients! And thank you to Conway for always hosting such a wonderful event at the Easton Hilton. Here's to many more years of family business success! 💼❤️ #ConwayCenter #FamilyBusiness #VelvetIceCream #110Years

A big thank you to The Works in Newark for an incredible Hats Off Gala this past Saturday! 🎩✨ Our Vice President, Joanne Dager, and her husband, Tom, were honored to attend. The live and silent auctions featured amazing items, including our Velvet Experience at Ye Olde Mill! 🍦 We are proud to support The Works Museum and help raise funds for this valued partner. Looking forward to more great events together! #TheWorksMuseum #HatsOffGala #VelvetIceCream #CommunitySupport #Partnerships

A big thank you to the Midwest Independent Retailers Association (MIRA) for featuring Velvet Ice Cream on the front cover of their magazine, The BottomLine! 📖 We are incredibly honored and grateful for this spotlight and the continued partnership. We wouldn’t be in the markets we are today without the unwavering support and assistance of MIRA. 🙌 Take a look at the article, available through the pictures included in this post, and read all about Velvet Ice Cream's journey. Thank you again to MIRA and everyone who helps us bring Velvet Ice Cream to more communities! #Grateful #VelvetIceCream #TheBottomLine #MIRAPartnership

🎉 A huge congratulations to Jon Petz, CSP, CPAE on his induction into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame (CPAE)! 🎉   We are thrilled to announce that Jon, an incredible motivational speaker, entertainer, and longtime friend of Velvet Ice Cream, will also be serving as the Keynote Speaker at the upcoming TICA (The Ice Cream Association) event!   Jon’s remarkable talent and ability to connect with audiences have always been an inspiration to us, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this milestone with him. His recent visit to Ye Olde Mill was a special one, filled with memories, friendship, and of course, a few scoops of Velvet Ice Cream 🍦 (four to be exact 😉).   Congrats again, Jon, and thank you for your lasting impact on those you meet. We can’t wait to hear your message at TICA and see what’s next on your journey! 🌟 #VelvetIceCream #TICA #JonPetz #NationalSpeakersAssociation #CPAE #HallOfFame

This past August, I finished up an incredibly productive internship with Velvet Ice Cream Inc. I got involved with many aspects of the business, such as accounts payable and receivable, HR management, territory sales management, cold-calling, Logistics management, freezer inventory systems, and delivery merchandising. Summer 2024 is definitely one to remember!