Ice Cream Operator

Tillamook County Creamery Association•Tillamook, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us. As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

Requirements

Must be able to work in freezer environment as low as -20 degrees on production floor or in a warehouse environment.
Must be able to work with allergens i.e. nuts, eggs, milk, etc.
Must be able to work various rotating shifts including weekends.
Sitting
Standing and/or walking
Lifting 60 lbs.
Vision for machine or computer operations
Hearing
Requires operation of forklift or other power equipment.
Duties may include repetitive motion and lifting up to 60 pounds.
Standing 70%, Walking 10%, Lifting 15%, and Climbing 5%

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
1 – 3 years related manufacturing experience/training; or equivalent combination of education or experience is preferred.
Knowledge and experience with manufacturing sanitation practices also is preferred.
ERP systems knowledge such as NAV is desired.

Responsibilities

Assists in the production of ice cream including but not limited to; palletizing ice cream cartons, making mix, operating machinery and inspecting product to ensure quality.
Inspect product and Mix Making.
Equipment Operation and Monitoring: HACCP Metal Detector and Pasteurization Machinery.
Production line set-up and tear down and palletizing ice cream cartons.
Perform NAV and Wonderware data-entry.
Master Sanitation duties including cleaning, CIP and sanitizing procedures.
Follow flavor ingredient Bill of Materials and flavor ice cream base instructions.
Perform all other duties as needed.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
Communicate effectively and willingness to follow instructions.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and/or deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Multitask and prioritize and be able to work independently.
Read and comprehend simple, short documented instructions and memos.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent from instructions.
Computer literate with basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and be able to enter information into a specialized database.
Be a team player and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors.