1st Shift General Labor (Floors/Gate)

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is seeking a sanitation associate to maintain cleanliness and sanitation across production areas, hand-wash stations, and the CIP sanitation program. You will follow GMP and safety procedures, ensuring proper disposal and disposal of waste, while maintaining PPE stock and clean facilities throughout shifts.

The role requires standing for long periods, lifting up to 60 lbs, and working in wet environments with high cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with GMP and CDFA policies.
• Ability to work in wet environments.
• Capable of lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Able to operate high‑pressure hoses and sanitation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform CIP cleaning and sanitation tasks as part of Master Sanitation.
• Maintain clean and organized production areas and hand-wash stations.
• Follow GMP and safety procedures; report hazards to supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure quality and safety.

Skills

GMP awareness

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

PPE usage

Chemical handling equipment

Job description

• Clean Sensory Room after session has been conducted. No ice cream present on counter. Ensure cardboard, trash & ice cream is thrown out (appropriate trash bins). Sanitizer cabinet should be stocked at all times.
• Maintain the Storage Room shelves and Production Line bins and cabinets with the necessary supplies and PPE for Operations. They must have enough for the entire scheduled shift (hair masks, gloves, bags, etc.). Lint rollers need to be maintained throughout the factory as well.
• Maintain the soaps and sanitizers in every Hand-Wash station throughout the factory. Monitor for chemical output and keep them clean throughout each shift. This includes the surrounding areas.
• Scrub assigned drains for each Hand-Wash station when scheduled. Remove all debris that falls in and around them to prevent overflow.
• Clean and Sanitize assigned areas of the factory as part of the Master Sanitation schedule. Equipment carts and foamers need to be clean and organized. Chemical jugs need to be emptied and placed on the storage shelves.
• Maintain the production floor & drain brushes properly. Adhere to the factory color code policy.
• Ensure the plastic, trash, paper towel pieces, cardboard and other miscellaneous items are disposed of in their proper bins. Production floors must be maintained throughout each shift.
• Empty aerosol can dispensers as needed in their appropriate locations.
• Adhere to drain cleaning schedule as it applies to the Master Sanitation program. Proper PPE must be worn at all times. Includes multiple areas throughout the factory.
• Maintain the paper towel dispensers at all times, especially at the production floor entrances. Ensure the hand sanitizers get replenished when empty.
• Remove any damaged equipment/items from the factory floor and dispose of them in appropriate location.
• Apply chemical sanitizer inside the factory. Includes multiple areas throughout the factory.
• Trained and qualified in factory CIP cleaning procedures and policies. Required to work with Production and Quality departments in addressing environmental issues throughout the factory.
• Ensures that unauthorized associates do not tamper with the chemicals in the chemical room or attempt to dispense chemicals manually.
• Maintain the Cafeteria area clean. This includes wiping down tables, throwing out trashes, sweeping/mopping the floors and cleaning the microwave and sink areas.
• Includes- other duties as assigned.

Role and Activity

• Clean Sensory Room after session has been conducted. No ice cream present on counter. Ensure cardboard, trash & ice cream is thrown out (appropriate trash bins). Sanitizer cabinet should be stocked at all times.
• Maintain the Storage Room shelves and Production Line bins and cabinets with the necessary supplies and PPE for Operations. They must have enough for the entire scheduled shift (hair masks, gloves, bags, etc.). Lint rollers need to be maintained throughout the factory as well.
• Maintain the soaps and sanitizers in every Hand-Wash station throughout the factory. Monitor for chemical output and keep them clean throughout each shift. This includes the surrounding areas.
• Scrub assigned drains for each Hand-Wash station when scheduled. Remove all debris that falls in and around them to prevent overflow.
• Clean and Sanitize assigned areas of the factory as part of the Master Sanitation schedule. Equipment carts and foamers need to be clean and organized. Chemical jugs need to be emptied and placed on the storage shelves.
• Maintain the production floor & drain brushes properly. Adhere to the factory color code policy.
• Ensure the plastic, trash, paper towel pieces, cardboard and other miscellaneous items are disposed of in their proper bins. Production floors must be maintained throughout each shift.
• Empty aerosol can dispensers as needed in their appropriate locations.
• Adhere to drain cleaning schedule as it applies to the Master Sanitation program. Proper PPE must be worn at all times. Includes multiple areas throughout the factory.
• Maintain the paper towel dispensers at all times, especially at the production floor entrances. Ensure the hand sanitizers get replenished when empty.
• Remove any damaged equipment/items from the factory floor and dispose of them in appropriate location.
• Apply chemical sanitizer inside the factory. Includes multiple areas throughout the factory.
• Trained and qualified in factory CIP cleaning procedures and policies. Required to work with Production and Quality departments in addressing environmental issues throughout the factory.
• Ensures that unauthorized associates do not tamper with the chemicals in the chemical room or attempt to dispense chemicals manually.
• Maintain the Cafeteria area clean. This includes wiping down tables, throwing out trashes, sweeping/mopping the floors and cleaning the microwave and sink areas.
• Includes- other duties as assigned.

Communication

• Develops and maintains a professional attitude at all times.
• Uses effective interpersonal skills and communication in order to maintain control of the CIP chemical room and meet the needs of the Production and Mix Room teams.
• Communicates all problems and concerns to appropriate personnel (Supervisor, QA, Maintenance, Production, etc.).
• Documents completed tasks accordingly.

Safety & Quality

• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and good housekeeping practices.
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, hearing protection, etc.)
• Follows correct Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) policy and procedures. Never places any body parts in moving machinery or hazardous materials.
• Reports and follows up to ensure that safety items are resolved within the chemical room (includes: leaking hoses/pumps and storage of chemical).
• Follows proper lifting techniques and ergonomics.
• Performs safety checks on E-stops, pull-cords and eye wash stations. Reports anything not within specifications.
• Ensures that all guards are in place on equipment.
• Uses correct chemicals in proper applications.
• Organizes all chemicals, tools, etc. in designated locations in the chemical room and chemical warehouse.
• Never compromises on food safety and always complies with all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Reports quality concerns to direct Supervisor and Quality Assurance Department.

Environmental

• Disposes of empty containers appropriately when using liquid cleaning chemicals and granular type cleaners. Containers must be triple-rinsed.
• Disposes of waste appropriately, after approval from Safety, Health and Environmental team. Recycles materials when possible.
• Avoids allowing chemical residue to flow down to the floor drains.
• Contacts Dreyer’s Environmental Personnel or Facilities team when there is a chemical spill to assist in the immediate cleanup of the spill.
• Understands all environmental, safety, and hazard (HAZCOM) aspects of the position and follows standard procedures related to these as outlined on the SHE sheet.

Essential Job Function

• Understand verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must follow safety rules and procedures including the wearing of safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses where appropriate.
• Must observe Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and CDFA policies.
• Must be able to move around, to, and from one’s designated work area on concrete and dairy brick surfaces which are often uneven, wet, and slippery. This includes the outside of the factory.
• Work every scheduled day and arrive at workstation at or before the scheduled start time.
• Communicate effectively with various support groups, supervisors, and team members.
• Detect and understand warning lights, buzzers, alarms, or instruments indicating hazardous conditions or circumstances which may cause equipment or product loss and physical harm.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment.
• Must be able to grip/use a low-pressure hot water hose/nozzle (80-100 lbs. of pressure) for 30 minutes to 1-hour periods.
• Assist lift up to 60 lbs. (material boxes, equipment, parts) from floor level to a height of 3 feet.
• Use various hand tools, open and close valves, and operate numerous switches and buttons.
• Must be able to climb and descend ladders. Working at heights and operating crane certified.
• Work in temperatures ranging from 35 degrees F. to 100 degrees F (depending on time of year).
• Must possess the ability to understand verbal and written safety and chemical handling instructions.
• Must be able to possess manual dexterity and strength to operate a high-pressure hose and to use tools in equipment disassembly and reassembly.

Position Qualifications

• Chemical handling experience and CIP Sanitation experience preferred
• Inventory control/handling preferred
• Work autonomously with limited supervision and be results driven
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues
• Investigative skills, people skills and training skills preferred
• Ability to work side by side with maintenance to resolve issues and make improvements
• Computer skills and data collection preferred
• Ability to analyze and perceive trends
• Report out measures to drive improvements
• Work cross-shifts when necessary for training purposes

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions (so long as the job function doesn’t create/present the operator with the possibility of suffering a more serious disability).

Measurable Outcomes

• A clean site
• Efficient “Speedy” line cleans
• No water damage on machines
• Zero rejections for product food safety and quality issues due to improper cleaning
• Daily, weekly, monthly audit targets are fully met
• Costs are maintained at/below budgeted levels
• Effective hygiene plans in place
• Training and development plans in place for all teams, producing measurable business benefits
• Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented
• Reduction in accidents and incidents on a YOY basis
• An improving trend on the submitted weekly KPI’s
• Shop floor presence and hand on approach

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Quality and technical system adherence
• Completion of the required production to plan
• Health and Safety
• Impeccable hygiene standards always
• Clean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. limited water hose usage)

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES:

Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

We Take Ownership

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

We Do What Is Right

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together

• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

WORK ENVIRONEMENT

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced. The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens. The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is $18.41 per hour.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic