Ice Cream Production Worker / 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. Our Vermont Manufacturing team is currently seeking Production Workers to support our Waterbury factory.

Responsibilities

• Perform the various ice cream production process.
• 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.
• Work on the manufacturing floor and be exposed to mechanical operations and cleaning and caustic solutions.
• Exposure to allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean and cinnamon.

Requirements

• Knowledge to properly utilize PPE such as ear protection, safety glasses, hard hats, boots, gloves, face shields and uniforms.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to read and understand product specifications.
• Able to complete job related documentation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to work with and around industrial strength cleaning chemicals to perform COP related tasks.
• Able to understand general machine operations including LOTO, basic trouble shooting skills and light lubrication.
• Able to create, write and deliver training related to specific positions.
• Able to perform CIP related tasks as needed per position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit sharing, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Quarterly Bonus payouts, 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

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

Employment

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.