Ice Cream Operator (Swing)

Tillamook County Creamery Association; Tillamook (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillamook County Creamery Association in Tillamook, OR, is seeking an Ice Cream Operator 1 to assist in the production of our beloved ice cream. You will palletize cartons, make mix, operate machinery and inspect product to ensure quality.

This role requires the ability to work in a freezer environment, multitask, follow safety rules, and communicate with teammates. NAV and Wonderware data-entry are part of daily tasks; prior manufacturing sanitation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• 1–3 years related manufacturing experience/training; or equivalent combination of education or experience is preferred. Knowledge and experience with manufacturing sanitation practices also is preferred.
• Pre-work physical exam is required.
• Must be able to work in freezer environment as low as -20 degrees on production floor or in a warehouse environment.
• Must be able to work with allergens i.e. nuts, eggs, milk, etc.
• Must be able to work various rotating shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the production of ice cream including but not limited to: palletizing ice cream cartons, making mix, operating machinery and inspecting product to ensure quality.
• Equipment operation and monitoring: HACCP Metal Detector and Pasteurization Machinery.
• Production line set-up and tear down and palletizing ice cream cartons.
• Perform NAV and Wonderware data-entry.
• Master Sanitation duties including cleaning, CIP and sanitizing procedures.
• Follow flavor ingredient Bill of Materials and flavor ice cream base instructions.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

What you will do:

Ice Cream Operator 1 assists in the produc t ion of ice cream including but not limited to; palle t izing ice cream cartons, making mix, opera t ing machinery and inspec t ing product to ensure quality.

Here’s a day in the life:

• Assists in the produc t ion of ice cream including but not limited to the following job duties: Inspect product and Mix Making.
• Equipment Opera t ion and Monitoring: HACCP Metal Detector and Pasteuriza ti on Machinery.
• Production line set-up and tear down and palletizing ice cream cartons,
• Perform NAV and Wonderware data-entry.
• Master Sanitation duties including cleaning, CIP and sanitizing procedures.
• Follow flavor ingredient Bill of Materials and flavor ice cream base instructions.
• Perform all other duties as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to communicate effectively and willingness to follow instructions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables and/or ability to deal wit problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize and be able to work independently.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple, short documented instructions and memos.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent from instructions.
• Must be computer literate with basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and be able to enter information into a specialized database. ERP systems knowledge such as NAV is desired.
• Must be a team player and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• 1 – 3 years related manufacturing experience/training; or equivalent combina t ion of educa t ion or experience is preferred. Knowledge and experience with manufacturing sanita t ion prac t ices also is preferred.
• Pre-work physical exam is required. Must be able to work in freezer environment as low as -20 degrees on produc t ion floor or in a warehouse environment. Must be able to work with allergens i.e. nuts, eggs, milk, etc. Must be able to work various rota ti ng shifts including weekends.

Physical requirements:

• Sitting
• Standing and/or walking
• Lifting 60 lbs.
• Vision for machine or computer operations
• Hearing

Working conditions:

Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of other forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperature. Requires opera t ion of forklift or other power equipment. Du ties may include repetitive motion and lifting up to 60 pounds. Standing 70%, Walking 10%, Lifting 15%, and Climbing 5%

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees.

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.

EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.