1st Shift General Labor - Mix Room

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is seeking an on-site operator to formulate and monitor bulk ice cream mixtures, ensuring recipes are followed, safety standards observed, and GMP/quality goals met. You will handle equipment, calibration, log data, and coordinate with labs while maintaining clean, efficient production lines.

The role requires ability to work multiple shifts, strong problem-solving skills, and basic math proficiency.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• One-year related experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor mixing of bulk ice cream mixture following approved recipes.
• Wear PPE and safety gear; perform safety checks on equipment and ensure safety devices function properly.
• Obtain daily production schedule; prioritize tasks and prepare for operations.
• Log and communicate production issues via appropriate channels (phone, email, etc.).
• Record batch details, ingredients, and lot numbers; set machine controls per work order.
• Monitor quality, take samples, test, email results to the lab, and adjust as needed.
• Document production for each run and enter data into SAP/Globe databases.
• Keep area clean, perform CIP cycles, and ensure housekeeping at end of shift.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Globe

Job description

The primary function of this position is formulate and monitor the mixing of bulk ice cream mixture according to approved recipes and formulas in a timely manner, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process.

Put on all required PPE and Safety Gear, perform a safety check on equipment and insure safety devices are functioning properly.

• Obtain work schedule and daily production, risk predictions, from scheduler, prioritize work and prepare for operations.
• Answer telephones, e-mails, voice mail and act on, address and resolve / production issues and concerns.
• Complete Shift Hand Off- (Show), communicate with prior and/or relieving operator to discuss any line issues,
• Ensure safety devices are working within normal operating specifications and log all information in appropriate database.
• Ensure that all E-Stops, Machine and People Guards and like devices have be tested and are operational according to Bakersfield Operations Center (BOC), Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) minimum requirements.
• Report to assigned workstation, obtain proper tools / utensils and verify recipe, ingredients and record lot numbers as required.
• Set machine controls to proper settings in accordance with the work order, recipe and the product to be processed.
• Check production schedule and use computer controls to pump bulk liquid ingredients from holding tanks to dry blend mixer to formulate batches.
• Monitor the process, take samples / test and email results to lab, complete quality checks, visually check mix batch operation and make adjustments.
• RepresentThe Froneri Wayof working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values
• Document production for each run; turn in batch and ingredient sheets as required.
• Enter data into appropriate database (Quality /SAP / Globe), as required.
• Rotate with Mix / Dry Blender / Receiver as scheduled or directed, and complete CIP cycle as scheduled.
• Keep work area clear and clean, place trash in proper receptacles and clean test equipment and containers as required.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, complete all required paperwork, perform general housekeeping as required.
• Straining Fruit and flavoring tanks
• Strain rework
• Wash and Sanitize pails.
• Dry blending, CIP, Foaming
• Master Sanitation Schedule
• Act with a sense of urgency to accomplish goals and tasks.
• Know and understand department metrics of quality, reliability and safety.
• You are responsible for your performance, efficiencies, waste, quality, safety, results.
• Conduct shift hand off meeting
• Follow, monitor and understand all GMP/HACCP/QMS and product safety regulations.
• Keep waste to a minimum.
• Badge in and out on time. Be at your work area as scheduled and on time to pre and post shift meetings.
• Always stay focused! Make timely decisions. Find root cause and solution to problems.
• Perform other job duties as assigned
• Train others as assigned

MEASURABLE OUTCOMES

• Hygiene, GMP and safety audits improving week after week
• Daily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully met
• Effective interaction with the team and takes direction from Machine Operator and Management
• Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented and maintained

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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• 18 years of age or older
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math andproblem-solvingskills.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• One-yearrelated experience (preferred).

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 isfast paced.

• Cold Temperatures:Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.
• Requires use of cold-protective PPE.
• May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.
• Fast-Paced:Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.
• High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.
• Standing for Long Hours:Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements required.
• Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Food Safety Regulations:Employees must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.).
• Team-Oriented:Workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging.

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 $22.51 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.

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