Production Associate – Ice Cream Plant Production

About the role

United Dairy Farmers is searching for full-time workers for 1st shift (5am or 6am–2:30 pm or 3:30 pm) production at our Ice Cream production facility located in Norwood, OH.

Responsibilities

• Operate various equipment following all Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Willingness to learn and ability to understand the principles of manufacturing Ice Cream.
• Learn, understand and promote Safety and Quality in our manufacturing environment.
• Learn and understand set-up and usage of all equipment.
• Learn and understand equipment tear down, cleaning and sanitation procedures including Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) and Clean-Out-of-Place (COP).
• Clear and professional communication with entire team.
• Drive the production process to ensure that the products produced meet customer specification, quality and food safety.
• Ensure production meets targets outputs through effective control of the manufacturing process.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have dependable transportation.
• Self-starter with good attention to detail.
• Basic math skills.
• Logical thinker.
• Mechanical ability.
• Steel Toe Boots and Safety Glasses required.
• Work environment can involve cooled and chilled areas.
• Heavy lifting and physical movements are also required.

Preferred experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience a plus.