Ice Cream Supplemental Handpacker

The Magnum Ice Cream Company•Sikeston, MO

8d•$19•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 performs the routine duties of handling, packing, and casing products. The position will also regularly assist in line sanitation and production floor clean-up functions. The position is usually seasonal in nature. Therefore, in the event of either a temporary layoff or a reduction in the workforce, handpacking reductions will occur first within this group of employees. They will be required to champion specific skills and coach others.

Requirements

Ability to work various shifts and various times.
Ability to learn all functions of assigned production lines in a quick fashion, as dictated by the production rate of the specific line.
Ability to navigate and use web-based programs such as Buildapp and Microsoft forms
Ability to work various hours and shifts (i.e., 8-hour, 10hour, or 12-hour shifts) as needed.
Able to work overtime and holidays when required.
Must be flexible within pattern of shift work to accommodate factory shutdowns, training courses etc
Ability to frequently bend, stoop, lift overhead, push, squat, and carry up to 35 pounds.
Monitoring and Quality assurance tasks require an adequate level of sight and smell.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a production environment and/or food production or handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performing all job functions in the safest manner possible.
Performing all assigned steps in the production and packaging of product, including:
Observing the quality of product and notifying appropriate personnel of potential quality problems.
Ensuring compliance with all sanitary procedures and policies.
Observing and correcting product position to ensure safe and undamaged mechanical processing and/or wrapping.
Packing finished product according to count, assortment, and arrangement specifications.
Casing product cartons.
Other activities as assigned by supervisor.
Keeping work area clean and free from obstructions, debris, etc.
Perform duties of break person as required.
Train other handpackers and share knowledge when required
May be required to present projects to staff members
Safety- Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.
Environment-Reduce costs due to waste and minimize impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
Quality- Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with local Quality procedures to protect the brand and product.
Leadership- Promote the development of a highly effective and autonomous team through strong communication, leading by example and conflict management, whilst keeping focused on goals and targets.
Coaching- Champion specific skills within the autonomous team and coach them to others in order to drive excellence.
Business Awareness- Understanding of the need to meet changing demands and the role of marketing and product innovation in growing the business and increasing the company’s share.
Administration- Collaborate with colleagues to arrange shift and break cover, induct new employees and address performance shortfalls to ensure that team resources can meet operational requirements.