AHS Dip Operator - Night Shift

Idaho Milk Products; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation/PTO

Holiday Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Idaho Milk Products is seeking an AHS / DIP Operator in Jerome, Idaho. You will operate and monitor after-hardening and coating equipment to produce ice cream and frozen desserts, ensuring accuracy of ingredients, coatings, and finished products.

The role emphasizes food safety, quality control, and adherence to SOPs, HACCP and GMP standards while collaborating with multiple teams in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in dairy or food manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and production instructions.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMP and food safety practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor AHS and DIP systems for ingredient handling and product processing.
• Verify ingredients and packaging materials prior to production startup.
• Ensure production runs meet formulations, specifications and quality standards.
• Document production and quality data accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Production leadership to resolve equipment issues.
• Assist with sanitation and compliance as required.

Skills

Automated equipment operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Basic mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AHS & DIP systems

Job description

• Night Shift, Monday to Friday. Subject to change based on business needs.

Department

Production

Location:

Ice Cream Plant

City

Jerome

State/Territory

Idaho

Reports To

Ice Cream Supervisor

Employment Status

Full time

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Shifts

Night Shift

# of openings:

1

Shift

• Night Shift, Monday to Friday. Subject to change based on business needs.

BENEFITS:

• We are delighted to offer a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Supplemental Insurance, Vacation, Holiday Pay, Personal Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) plan with a company match. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The AHS / DIP Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining After Hardening System (AHS) and Dip coating equipment used in the production of ice cream and frozen novelty products. This position ensures ingredients, inclusions, coatings, and finished products are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Operations

• Operate and monitor AHS and DIP systems used for ingredient handling, flavor injection, inclusion feeding, coating application, and product processing.
• Verify ingredients, inclusions, flavors, and packaging materials prior to production startup.
• Ensure production runs meet established formulations, product specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor product flow, temperatures, pressures, weights, and operating parameters throughout production.
• Perform start-up, shutdown, and changeover procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain continuous operation by identifying and addressing process issues before they impact production.

Quality Assurance & Food Safety

• Conduct in-process quality checks including product appearance, flavor accuracy, texture, weights, and ingredient distribution.
• Follow all HACCP, SQF, GMP, FDA, and food safety requirements.
• Document production and quality data accurately and timely.
• Immediately report any product quality concerns, process deviations, or food safety issues.
• Assist with investigations and corrective actions regarding quality issues.

Equipment Operation & Troubleshooting

• Monitor equipment performance and identify mechanical or operational abnormalities.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and minor troubleshooting as needed.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Production leadership to resolve equipment issues.
• Support preventative maintenance activities and equipment improvement initiatives.
• Ensure proper operation of pumps, valves, feeders, conveyors, injection systems, and related processing equipment.

Sanitation & Compliance

• Perform cleaning and sanitation activities according to established procedures.
• Support allergen control programs and product changeovers.
• Verify equipment cleanliness and production readiness before startup.
• Maintain accurate sanitation documentation and records.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and audit-ready.

Safety & Teamwork

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, behaviors, or equipment.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and employee training activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required

Experience:

• Previous manufacturing or food production experience preferred.
• Experience operating automated production equipment is preferred.
• Experience in dairy, frozen dessert, beverage, or food manufacturing environments preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate and monitor automated processing and production equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, procedures, production schedules, and work instructions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and production documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices preferred.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational or business needs.

Physical Requirements:

• Subject to up to at least 92db’s
• Lifting: up to 20 lbs. occasionally
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, on a regular basis
• Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist occasionally
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities that must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Ability to work in ambient, refrigerated, and frozen environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work around moving machinery, production equipment, and food processing systems.