Compounding/Mixer - PM shift (Ben & Jerry's) - Waterbury VT

About the role

Ben & Jerry’s produces super premium ice cream known for its high quality and unique add-ins. The Vermont Manufacturing team is currently seeking a Compounder/Mixer to support the Waterbury team in the ice cream production process.

Responsibilities

• Perform the various ice cream production process steps from receiving materials to shipping finished product.
• Equipment setup and flavor changeovers.
• Operate as a business unit and understand quality, cost, downtime, safety and efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance and CIP as part of the standard process.
• Use the automated computer systems to manage the quality, efficiency and downtime in the process.
• Troubleshoot and fix equipment and quality related process problems.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized process area.
• Lead projects and document results.
• Participate fully on the team: listen, communicate, teach, share knowledge, give feedback, support other team members and be willing to work until the job is done.
• Consistently demonstrate safe work behaviors and actively support company safety goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience running ice cream production equipment, material handling, shipping/receiving and running a forklift; CIP experience helpful.
• Experience using computer systems, solving mathematical problems and implementing SPC.
• Basic knowledge and experience with mechanical and electronic control.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills and grow with the plant; ability to work in a team environment - the desire to teach, learn, and coach.
• Ability to be creative in finding solutions and open to new ideas.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds required.

Qualifications

• Experience in ice cream production and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Ice cream production equipment operation.
• Computer system management.
• Quality control and assurance.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid leaves, etc.
• Free pints of ice cream daily.
• Vermont attractions discounts.
• Patagonia & PrAna Partnership discounts.
• Employee referral program.
• Uniforms and PPE provided by the company.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Pay

$24.63 per hour, with an additional $0.75 shift adjustment and $3.25 shift differential for the 12hr PM shift assignments. Weekly pay periods.

Schedule

Shift: 7:00 pm- 7:30 am
Shift Pattern: 2/2/3

Employment

Direct hire, full-time position. Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.