Ice Cream Operator (Swing)

Kinsley Power Systems; Tillamook, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tillamook County Creamery Association seeks an Ice Cream Operator 1 to assist in daily ice cream production, from mixing and palletizing to equipment operation and quality inspection. You will perform line setup, data entry in NAV/Wonderware, and sanitary duties to ensure product excellence.

A safe, cooperative team environment supports growth and skill development. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and be prepared for rotating shifts, including weekends, in a cold production

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of related manufacturing experience preferred; knowledge of sanitation practices helpful.
• Ability to read simple instructions and perform basic math and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Assist production of ice cream, palletize cartons, mix ingredients, operate machinery, and inspect quality.
• Operate and monitor equipment including HACCP metal detector and pasteurization equipment.
• Set up and tear down production lines; palletize ice cream cartons.
• Enter data in NAV/Wonderware systems; maintain sanitation standards (CIP).
• Maintain relationships with coworkers and follow instructions; multitask and prioritize.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NAV

Wonderware

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

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 production of ice cream including but not limited to; palletizing ice cream cartons, making mix, operating machinery and inspecting product to ensure quality.

Here’s a day in the life:

• Assists in the production of ice cream including but not limited to the following job duties: Inspect product and Mix Making.

• 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.

• 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 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.

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 operation of forklift or other power equipment. Duties 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. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.

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. Weare seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to joinour 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.