Production Support Associate - 1st Shift / 7am to 3:30pm / Monday to Friday

Schedule

1st Shift — 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Additional days or overtime as required to meet daily production demands.

About the Role

As a core member of our production team, you will be responsible for adding ingredients into the ice cream. Duties involve but are not limited to lifting and pouring 50–60 lb pails of sauces and/or 20–30 lb boxes of other ingredients every 3–5 minutes, general housekeeping, and packaging product. You will keep your work area clean and in safe condition while performing other duties, and assist in other areas to support the production and sanitation teams. Perry’s will help you achieve these goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Add ingredients (sauces, inclusions, etc.) into ice cream production
• Lift and pour 50–60 lb pails of sauces and/or 20–30 lb boxes of ingredients every 3–5 minutes
• Perform general housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe work area
• Package finished product
• Assist production and sanitation teams during changeovers and as needed
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs)
• Use proper lifting and bending techniques

Requirements

• High School Diploma, HSE, or GED required
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Willing to be payrolled through a temporary staffing service
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and maintain footing on wet/icy floors
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 60 lb continuously
• Ability to stand for the entire shift
• Attention to detail to follow verbal and written directions
• Reliable, dependable, and able to thrive in a team environment
• Ability to briefly enter an extreme cold environment (–20 °F) at times
• Good basic math skills
• Safety‑toed boots/shoes required

Work Environment & Culture

• Fast‑paced production setting
• Safety‑ and value‑oriented culture

Why Perry’s?

Working with and talking about ice cream… how cool is that? Behind every bite of Cookie Dough and every scoop of Panda Paws is a passionate team bringing hard work and creative ideas to the table. For over 100 years, Perry’s Ice Cream has been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments, and you can be a part of this magic. If you enjoy ice cream and collaborating with others, Perry’s is the place for you! We provide a rewarding, supportive environment and are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals to join our growing team. Plus, you get to be around ice cream — who could ask for anything more?

Pay

Base pay rate: $19.44/hour – $21.59/hour