Ice Cream Production Worker / AM Shift - Ben & Jerrys (Waterbury, VT)

Unilever • Waterbury Village Historic District, VT

251d • $23

About The Position

Ben & Jerry's produces super premium ice cream known for its high quality and unique add-ins ranging from large chunks of bakery items, chocolate, nuts, sauces and candy pieces, all with their own quirky memorable names. We make the best possible ice cream in the nicest way possible. It takes a variety of people and disciplines to deliver a taste bud-boggling odyssey great enough to take you all the way to the state of euphoria. Our Vermont Manufacturing team is currently looking for Production Workers to support our Waterbury factory in performing various functions in the ice cream production process to ensure safe operation of the machinery, with a focus on producing quality product.

Requirements

• Knowledge to properly utilize PPE such as ear protection, safety glasses, hard hats, boots, gloves, face shields and uniforms.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to read and understand product specifications.
• Ability to complete job related documentation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with and around industrial strength cleaning chemicals to perform COP related tasks.
• Ability to understand general machine operations including LOTO, basic trouble shooting skills and light lubrication.
• Ability to create, write and deliver training related to specific positions.
• Ability to perform CIP related tasks as needed per position.

Responsibilities

• Perform the various ice cream production process.
• Equipment setup and flavor changeovers.
• Operate as a business unit and understand quality, cost, downtime, safety and efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance and CIP as part of the standard process.
• Use the automated computer systems to manage the quality, efficiency and downtime in the process.
• Troubleshoot and fix equipment and quality related process problems.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized process area.
• Lead projects and document results.
• Participate fully on the team: listen, communicate, teach, share knowledge, give feedback, support other team members and be willing to work until the job is done.
• Consistently demonstrate safe work behaviors and actively support company safety goals.
• Work on the manufacturing floor and be exposed to mechanical operations and cleaning and caustic solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Profit sharing
• Tuition/Fitness reimbursement
• Paid leaves
• Quarterly Bonus payouts
• FREE pints of ice cream daily
• Vermont Attractions Discounts
• Patagonia & PrAna Partnership discounts
• Employee Referral Program
• Uniforms and PPE provided by the company.
• Career Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing