Ice Cream Production Operator (3rd Shift)

Perry's Ice Cream; Village of Akron (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plans

401K with Employer Matching

Paid Family Leave

PTO

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Perry’s Ice Cream is seeking a 3rd shift Production Sanitation team member to clean and set up production equipment for the next shift. You’ll operate ice cream freezers, filling machines, boxers and shrink wrap, and support SQF and team safety.

Requirements include lifting up to 60 pounds, basic mechanical and math skills, High School diploma or GED, and ability to work a variable schedule, with training on multiple shifts and a commitment to Perry’s safety culture.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds frequently.
• Basic mechanical skills for machine disassembly and reassembly.
• Able to push and pull, climb, squat and bend frequently throughout the shift.
• Perform basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and fractions.
• Perform basic measurements using scales, liquid measures.
• Able to taste and handle dairy products and other ingredients that may contain allergens.
• Must have a completed High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic computer keyboarding skills & touch screen technology.
• Able to work at heights using ladders, platforms or mechanical lifts using OSHA required fall protection.
• Able to handle chemicals and exposure to environmental allergens.

Responsibilities

• Past experience in keeping records and reading/understanding B.O.M.’s.
• Responsible for following all good manufacturing procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to lead/direct team members in the manufacturing of products including & in accordance with SQF, OSHA & Mftg performance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to learn multiple operations in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience as a Machine/Equipment Operator (high-speed food Manufacturing a plus).
• Commitment to living Perry’s “values” required.
• Willing to learn Department specific GMP & SQF requirements.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Problem solving (analysis and resolution) skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility of schedule including potential to train on other shifts.
• Willing to lead by example the Perry’s safety culture.
• Availability to work a variable schedule on occasion to cover other team member time off.

Skills

Lifting 60 lbs

Mechanical skills

Basic math

Dairy handling

Keyboard skills

Height work

Safety procedures

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Perry’s Ice Cream is seeking a 3rd shift Production Sanitation team member to clean and set up production equipment for the next shift. You’ll operate ice cream freezers, filling machines, boxers and shrink wrap, and support SQF and team safety.

Requirements include lifting up to 60 pounds, basic mechanical and math skills, High School diploma or GED, and ability to work a variable schedule, with training on multiple shifts and a commitment to Perry’s safety culture.