Production Worker - Ice Cream

About the role

The Safeway Ice Cream Plant in Bellevue, Washington, seeks an Ice Cream Production Worker. The position offers competitive wages ranging from $26.78 to $35.70 per hour, with starting rates varying based on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; sick pay; PTO/Vacation pay; paid holidays; bereavement pay; and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

Responsibilities

• Receive ice cream bars/popsicles from the machine chute and place either 6 or 12 bars on a moving conveyor.
• Place 8 or 12 boxes of ice cream into a cardboard sleeve.
• Packers empty garbage and dispose of defective products.
• Clean equipment at the end of the production run.
• Rotate among packing positions.
• Work as part of a team and share job duties with other Machine Operators.
• Follow operating procedures and be responsible for efficiency, sanitation, 5'S, and GMP's, good housekeeping, and accurate record keeping.
• Avoid performing jobs in a safe and productive manner.
• Assist in pre-startup activities and general plant sanitation.
• Adhere to all safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
• Perform other plant-wide duties as directed by supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, measurements, and instructions accurately.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift/move heavy objects.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced production environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a food production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to follow recipes, measurements, and instructions accurately.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift/move heavy objects.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced production environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to follow safety protocols and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed.

Skills

• Ability to operate machines/production equipment.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Compliance with safety protocols.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Sick pay (accrued based on hours worked).
• PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked).
• Paid holidays (between 7-9 days annually).
• Bereavement pay.
• Retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility).

Pay

Competitive wages ranging from $26.78 to $35.70 per hour, with starting rates varying based on factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

Flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed.