Machine Operator I (Conversion)

External • Laurel, MD

19h • $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands? Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced, and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe? At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s & Edy’s, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe. Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it. Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Effective and consistent running of the line you are assigned to. Always working to achieve production targets through effective interaction with the processes. A good understanding of the machinery & ensuring you achieve the desired results in terms of Quality, Safety, Hygiene and Waste. This will be achieved through having the knowledge and understanding of the assigned machines on the line, process, and products. Attention to detail and always operating within the required parameters of your machines. Job Description ROLE AND ACTIVITY To ensure your machines are clean but not damaged by excess water, always organized and operating under discipline Operate to standard operating procedures Have basic ice cream knowledge, understanding the "WHY", not just the HOW Ensure limited water is used when cleaning with "clean as you go" principle Correct use, storage and set up of all equipment Ensure effective hand over with Maintenance and next shift, all faults and issues reported To drive the production process to ensure that the products produced meet customer specification, quality and food safety. To ensure production meets targeted outputs through effective control of the manufacturing process To communicate effectively with the entire team Ensure health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the line Ensure you walk the talk always using the looking eyes, attend to the issues as and when they happen Following the principle of "will I do this to my home?" Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values Coordination of local work team's day to day efforts - controlling breaks, lunches and rotations. Other duties as assigned MEASURABLE OUTCOMES Reducing trends of rejections from food safety and quality issues Hygiene, GMP and safety audits improving week over week Daily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully met Effective interaction with the team Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented Reduction in accidents and incidents on a YOY basis. De-kitting the line and making sure all packaging is returned to the warehouse. Ensuring line is checked after being cleaned and all tools are stored in the correct places. No stagnant water left in any equipment.

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
• Quality and technical system adherence
• Completion of the required production to plan
• Health and Safety
• Impeccable hygiene standards always
• Clean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. limited water hose usage)
• Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.
• We Take Ownership
• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste
• We Do What Is Right
• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies
• We Seek to Improve
• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures
• We Are Better Together
• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

Nice To Haves

• One-year related experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• To ensure your machines are clean but not damaged by excess water, always organized and operating under discipline
• Operate to standard operating procedures
• Have basic ice cream knowledge, understanding the "WHY", not just the HOW
• Ensure limited water is used when cleaning with "clean as you go" principle
• Correct use, storage and set up of all equipment
• Ensure effective hand over with Maintenance and next shift, all faults and issues reported
• To drive the production process to ensure that the products produced meet customer specification, quality and food safety.
• To ensure production meets targeted outputs through effective control of the manufacturing process
• To communicate effectively with the entire team
• Ensure health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the line
• Ensure you walk the talk always using the looking eyes, attend to the issues as and when they happen
• Following the principle of "will I do this to my home?"
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values
• Coordination of local work team's day to day efforts - controlling breaks, lunches and rotations.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available.

What This Job Offers

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