Ice Cream Flex Operator

Kinsley Power Systems; Idaho; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

FSA

Vacation & PTO

401(k) Match

Job summary

Kinsley Power Systems is seeking an Ice Cream Flex Operator to join our production team in Idaho. You will operate and monitor equipment across mixing, freezing, filling and packaging lines, and support coverage for breaks, PTO, vacations, training, and shutdowns.

You’ll rotate between lines, adapt to scheduling needs, perform basic trouble-shooting, and help ensure safety, quality and food-safety compliance in a fast-paced dairy facility. HACCP/SQF/FDA awareness required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred; mechanical aptitude a plus.
• Ability to learn and operate multiple types of equipment across production areas.
• Strong attention to detail and adaptability.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor equipment for mixing, freezing, filling, and packaging ice cream products.
• Adjust machine settings to maintain product specifications and minimize downtime.
• Perform line changeovers and assist with start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Rotate between different production lines as needed to meet scheduling demands.
• Provide coverage for absent operators and assist in training new team members.
• Conduct in-process checks to ensure adherence to quality standards and food safety protocols (HACCP, SQF, FDA).
• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and notify maintenance for repairs.

Skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Shift:

• Day Shift, Monday to Friday from 2:00pm to 10:30pm. Subject to change based on business needs.

• Availability outside of these hours for coverage as needed.

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 Ice Cream Flex Operator is responsible for operating and supporting various production lines within the ice cream plant. This role requires adaptability to work across multiple machines and processes while providing coverage for breaks, lunches, PTO, vacations, training, and to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production operations.

Essential Functions, Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

Production Operations:

• Operate and monitor equipment for mixing, freezing, filling, and packaging ice cream products.

• Adjust machine settings to maintain product specifications and minimize downtime.

• Perform line changeovers and assist with start-up and shutdown procedures.

Flexibility & Support:

• Rotate between different production lines as needed to meet scheduling demands.

• Provide coverage for absent operators and assist in training new team members.

Quality & Compliance:

• Conduct in-process checks to ensure adherence to quality standards and food safety protocols (HACCP, SQF, FDA).

• Report deviations and assist in corrective actions.

Safety & Maintenance:

• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain a clean work environment.

• Perform basic troubleshooting and notify maintenance for repairs.

Position Specifications and Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Prior experience in food manufacturing preferred; mechanical aptitude a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to learn and operate multiple types of equipment across production areas.

• Strong attention to detail and adaptability.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Environmental exposure to warehouses stored at ambient (60-70 F), refrigerated (35 F), and frozen (minus 20 F) temperatures.

• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for short distances on a regular basis.

• 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