2nd Shift Key Operator

External • Tulare, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Key Operator is responsible for ensuring machines are clean, organized, and operating according to standard operating procedures. This role requires basic knowledge of ice cream production, understanding the 'why' behind processes, and adhering to the 'clean as you go' principle with limited water usage. The operator must ensure effective handovers with the maintenance team and the next shift, reporting all faults and issues. A key aspect of this role is to drive the production process to meet customer specifications, quality, and food safety standards, while representing The Froneri Way of working through behaviors and core values. The position aims to meet targeted outputs through effective control of the manufacturing process, effective communication with the team, and ensuring health and safety requirements are met. The operator is expected to maintain a positive safety culture, use 'looking eyes' to attend to issues as they arise, and promote a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

• One-year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machines are clean, organized, and operating under discipline.
• Operate to standard operating procedures in assigned areas.
• Have basic ice cream knowledge, understanding the 'WHY', not just the 'HOW'.
• Ensure limited water is used when cleaning with the 'clean as you go' principle.
• Ensure correct use, storage, and set up of all equipment.
• Ensure effective handovers with the maintenance team and next shift, reporting all faults and issues.
• Drive the production process to ensure products meet customer specification, quality, and food safety.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through behaviors and characteristics in the Operating Model and Core Values.
• Ensure production meets targeted outputs through effective control of the manufacturing process.
• Communicate effectively with the entire team.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the line.
• Walk the talk always using 'looking eyes', attend to issues as and when they happen.
• Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees.
• Follow the principle of 'would I do this to my home?'.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Quality and technical system adherence.
• Completion of the required production to plan.
• Maintenance of machines in the area of responsibility.
• Reading and learning about the proper use and running of machines.
• Adherence to user manuals for machines.
• Adherence to Health and Safety standards.
• Maintain impeccable hygiene standards always.
• Maintain machine tools and ancillary equipment.
• Clean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. limited water hose usage).

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED