3rd Shift Ice Cream Machine Operator and Sanitation

Operate filler equipment across various product families in compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean, set-up, operate, and monitor production-line equipment.
• Complete all required documentation and scheduled quality checks.
• Monitor weights, seals, caps, and general packaging of product; make adjustments to filler timing and filling as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic to moderate operating difficulties.
• Collect samples required for quality assurance testing.
• Ensure proper packaging materials are used for each product.
• Watch for jams on the label operator and effectively thread wrap to prevent downtime.
• Perform filler and filler-line changeovers safely and efficiently.
• Complete cleaning checklist once line has finished a run; prepare equipment for next run, including size changes.
• Maintain communication with other departments, supervisors, and employees regarding any issues that may restrict production efficiency.
• Document all required information in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist in identifying process-improvement opportunities using a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Report any food-safety or food-quality issues to management immediately.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with all state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and corporate regulatory, food-safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or license may be required during course of employment.

Skills

• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.
• Able to use company computer systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Pay

$21.37 per hour.