Ice Cream Machine Operator

The Magnum Ice Cream Company•Covington, TN

8d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

At The Magnum Ice Cream Company, we don’t just make ice cream—we create moments of joy. As the world’s largest ice cream producer, we craft iconic brands like Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Klondike, Popsicle, Talenti, and more. Our factory teams are the heart of this success, working with speed, precision, and pride to deliver quality products enjoyed worldwide. If you’re bold, hardworking, and ready to grow, we offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive environment where your effort makes a real impact. Join us and help shape the future of ice cream because life tastes better when you’re part of something extraordinary. JOB PURPOSE: This position efficiently operates assigned equipment to produce products at prescribed standards; minimize material waste and product loss. The position also oversees all aspects of line function. The range of Operator roles varies between categories and technologies, but generally sits within the Filling, Mixer, Packing, Reporting, Shaping and Water Machinery Job Families. The Machine Operator provides support to the production area to meet Quality, Safety, and Productivity goals. The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe operation of production equipment to deliver customer requirements through completion of the production plan, adhering to quality standards and maximizing cost effectiveness, optimal running, and equipment efficiency. The Covington Magnum Ice Cream factory is a 24/7 high paced dynamic work environment. We achieve goals through collaborative cross functional teams in the safe and quality delivery of finished goods across the shift they are leading. Making brands such as Klondike, Popsicle, Breyers, and Good Humor ice cream.

Requirements

Achieving a passing score on a proctored skills assessment conducted onsite is required before the final interview.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to learn all functions of the job within a reasonable amount of time.
Ability to read and understand written instructions and to keep accurate written records.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude

Nice To Haves

Two years manufacturing, mechanical or technical experience is preferred
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through experience working on machinery on satisfactory completion of technical/shop courses.

Responsibilities

Active member of a production team (Space Saver, Klondike, Gram) and supports the team culture of the Covington Plant through participation and leadership in LEAN PROCESS- Total Productive Maintenance (TMP).
Production Line set up including auxiliary equipment.
Assemble necessary ingredients, clean and sanitize production area, and set and maintain machine to formula specifications.
Responsible for Clean in Place/Clean out of Place (CIP/COP) functions to maintain a sanitary work environment
Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and quality procedures, including all Statistical Process Control (SPC) functions.
Follow established procedures for monitoring product specifications such as product weight, product size, machine output, wrap, code dates, product quality etc.
Keep areas clean, organized and dry.
Responsible for the integrity of handling and labeling floor Rework
Monitor equipment for abnormalities, solving minor problems without assistance and eliminating potential threats to production.
Communicate effectively with Team members, including maintenance personnel regarding recurring problems and needs for repair.
Take part in PM’s and all AM activities.
Follow lubrication programs and maintain lube log.
Oversee all operations at workstations, including personnel assigned to your workstation.
Plays an active role in TPM including, the creation and updating of production documentation, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
Will create and maintain TPM standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in Kaizen events.
Function as needed in various capacities, including moving supplies and discard, filling in for other teammates as necessary and other duties as assigned.
All other duties as assigned