Production Worker - Ice Cream

Albertsons • Bellevue, WA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Safeway Ice Cream Plant located in Bellevue, Washington, has an opening for an Ice Cream Production Worker. This role involves receiving ice cream bars/popsicles from the machine chute, placing them on a conveyor, and moving boxes into sleeves. Packers also handle tasks like emptying garbage, disposing of defective products, and cleaning equipment. The position requires adherence to operating procedures, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, measurements, and instructions accurately.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift/move heavy objects.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced production environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed.
• Previous experience operating machines/production equipment preferred but not required.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience operating machines/production equipment preferred but not required.
• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive ice cream bars/popsicles from the machine chute and place either 6 or 12 bars (depending on packaging) on a moving conveyor.
• Move 8 or 12 boxes of ice cream into a cardboard sleeve.
• Empty garbage and dispose of defective products.
• Clean equipment at the end of the production run.
• Rotate among packing positions.
• Work as a team member and share job duties with other Machine Operators.
• Follow Operating Procedures and be responsible for Efficiency, Sanitation, 5'S, and GMP's, Good House Keeping and accurate record keeping.
• Perform all jobs in a safe and productive manner.
• Assist in pre-start up activities and general plant sanitation.
• Adherence to all Safety, Quality and Sanitation standards.
• Other plant-wide duties as directed by Supervision.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability and life insurance
• sick pay (accrued based on hours worked)
• PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked)
• paid holidays (between 7-9 days annually)
• bereavement pay
• retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)

What This Job Offers

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