Ice Cream Machine Operator (2nd Shift)
About The Position
The Ice Cream Machine Operator efficiently operates assigned production equipment to produce products to prescribed standards while minimizing material waste and product loss. The role oversees line functions and safely operates equipment to meet customer requirements and complete the production plan, adhering to quality standards while maximizing cost effectiveness and equipment efficiency. Responsibilities include cleaning and inspecting equipment and recording issues. Operator duties may span filling, mixing, packing, reporting, shaping, and water machinery job families. The position is on the second shift and requires flexibility across evening and overnight shift patterns. Employees must be available to work any day of the week, adapt to schedule changes based on business needs, and work varied shift lengths. The work environment varies among an office, mix room, and manufacturing floor, with exposure to moving machinery, chemicals, gases, allergens, and physical tasks. Pay is listed as $27.68 plus a $0.75 night-shift differential, with rates of $29.64 after one year and $30.61 after two years.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through experience working on machinery or satisfactory completion of technical/shop courses.
- Passing score on an onsite proctored skills assessment before the final interview.
- Ability to learn all job functions within a reasonable amount of time.
- Ability to read and understand written instructions and maintain accurate written records.
- Ability to work various hours and shifts, including 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts, as needed.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
- Ability to stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds several times per hour.
- Ability to stand, move equipment, bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods.
- Availability to work any day of the week and adapt to schedule changes, including night-shift schedules.
- Values collaboration, clarity, and low-ego ways of working.
Responsibilities
- Set up machines for production, including assembling freezers and machine parts, assembling ingredients, sanitizing lines, and adjusting equipment to formula specifications.
- Follow GMP and quality requirements, complete charting procedures, and monitor product specifications such as bar weight, product size, machine output, speed, wrapping, code dates, and product quality.
- Keep work areas clean and dry.
- Monitor equipment for malfunctions, resolve minor problems independently, identify potential production threats, and communicate recurring issues and repair needs to supervisors and maintenance personnel.
- Participate in preventive maintenance, follow lubrication programs, and maintain the lubrication log.
- Oversee workstation operations, including the work of Wrapper Operators and Hand-packers, and coordinate with them to support smooth line operation.
- Help work in tubs from the freezer and report problems to supervisors.
- Participate in TPM and the continuous improvement process.
- Perform other duties as needed, including moving supplies and discard and filling in for Wrapper Operators and Hand-packers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective immediately.
- 401(k) with 5% match and an additional 4% after 12 months.
- Tuition and fitness reimbursement.
- Free ice cream: one pint or three bars daily.
- Life insurance.
- Uniforms provided.
- Safety shoe subsidy.
- Safety glasses discount.
- Access to company store.
- Time off to rest and recharge.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Support for health, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
