1st Shift Machine Operator

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream•Tulare, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Operator is responsible for ensuring machines are clean, organized, and operating according to standard operating procedures. This role requires basic ice cream knowledge and the ability to understand the 'WHY' behind operations, not just the 'HOW'. The operator must ensure limited water is used during cleaning, practice the 'clean as you go' principle, and correctly use, store, and set up all equipment. Effective handovers with Maintenance and the next shift, reporting all faults and issues, are crucial. The primary goal is to drive the production process to meet customer specifications for product quality and food safety, ensuring targeted outputs are met through effective control of the manufacturing process. Communication with the entire team, maintaining health and safety requirements, and promoting a positive safety culture are essential. The role involves promoting the Froneri culture of employee ownership, adhering to the principle of 'will I do this to my home?', and coordinating the day-to-day efforts of the local work team, including controlling breaks, lunches, and rotations. Other duties as assigned may also be part of this role.

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.
Ensure limited water is used when cleaning with the 'clean as you go' principle.
Correct use, storage, and set up of all equipment.
Ensure effective hand over with Maintenance and next shift, reporting all faults and issues.
Drive the production process to ensure products meet customer specification, quality, and food safety standards.
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 the 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 'will I do this to my home?'.
Coordinate local work team's day to day efforts - controlling breaks, lunches and rotations.
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.
Ensuring no stagnant water is left in any equipment.