Production Worker - Ice Cream

Albertsons Companies•Bellevue, WA

17h•$27 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Safeway Ice Cream Plant located in Bellevue, Washington, has an opening for an Ice Cream Production Worker. Competitive Wages – The pay range is $26.78 to $35.70 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Additional premiums for swing and grave shifts are available. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include 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, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).What you will be doing Shifts: Swing Shift, 1pm to 9:30pm (subject to change due to seniority) Monday through Friday. Occasional OT as business needs required.

Requirements

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

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.

Responsibilities

Receive ice cream bars/popsicles from the machine chute and place either 6 or 12 bars (depending on packaging) on a moving conveyor and move 8 or 12 boxes of ice cream into a cardboard sleeve.
Packers empty garbage and dispose of defective products, clean equipment at the end of the production run and 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.
Must be able to 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.