Ice Cream Production Worker / PM Shift - Ben & Jerry's (Waterbury, VT)

ENGINEERINGUK; Waterbury (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a renowned ice cream production facility, where you'll play a crucial role in creating high-quality products. As a Production Worker, you'll be involved in various stages of the ice cream manufacturing process, ensuring safe operation of machinery and maintaining the highest standards of quality. This position offers a full-time opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as exciting perks like free ice cream daily and discounts at local attractions. If you're ready to contribute to a fun and collaborative work environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Paid Leaves

Quarterly Bonus

Free Ice Cream Daily

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PPE and safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills for managing production processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform various ice cream production processes and equipment setup.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized process area while ensuring safety.

Skills

PPE Utilization

Basic Computer Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Documentation Skills

Ability to Lift 50lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Industrial Cleaning Chemicals

Automated Computer Systems

Job description

Ice Cream Production Worker / PM Shift - Ben & Jerry's (Waterbury, VT)

Production Worker

Location: Waterbury, VT

PM Shift Hours: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am

Shift Pattern: 2/2/3

Pay Rate: $22.33 per hour, with an additional $0.50 shift adjustment and $2.23 shift differential for the 12hr PM shift assignments | Weekly Pay Periods

Benefit Overview

• Direct hire, full-time position with a full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit sharing, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Quarterly Bonus payouts, etc.)
  
• Benefits effective the first day of hire (where applicable)
  
• FREE pints of ice cream daily / Vermont Attractions Discounts / Patagonia & PrAna Partnership discounts
  
• Employee Referral Program
  
• Uniforms and PPE provided by the company.
  
• Career Advancement Opportunities
  

Background & Purpose of the Job
Ben & Jerry's produces super premium ice cream known for its high quality and unique add-ins ranging from large chunks of bakery items, chocolate, nuts, sauces and candy pieces, all with their own quirky memorable names.

Our Vermont Manufacturing team is currently looking for Production Workers to support our Waterbury factory in performing various functions in the ice cream production process to ensure safe operation of the machinery, with a focus on producing quality product.

Who You Are & What You'll Do

• Perform various ice cream production processes.
  
• Equipment setup and flavor changeovers.
  
• Operate as a business unit and understand quality, cost, downtime, safety, and efficiency.
  
• Perform preventative maintenance and CIP as part of the standard process.
  
• Use the automated computer systems to manage quality, efficiency, and downtime in the process.
  
• Troubleshoot and fix equipment and quality-related process problems.
  
• Maintain a clean and sanitized process area.
  
• Lead projects and document results.
  
• Participate fully on the team: listen, communicate, teach, share knowledge, give feedback, support other team members, and be willing to work until the job is done.
  
• Consistently demonstrate safe work behaviors and actively support company safety goals.
  
• Work in a manufacturing environment, expected to be exposed to mechanical operations and cleaning and caustic solutions.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

In addition, there will be exposure to allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean, and cinnamon.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Knowledge to properly utilize PPE such as ear protection, safety glasses, hard hats, boots, gloves, face shields, and uniforms.
  
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
  
• Able to read and understand product specifications.
  
• Ability to complete job-related documentation.
  
• Basic computer skills.
  
• Ability to work with and around industrial-strength cleaning chemicals to perform COP related tasks.
  
• Ability to understand general machine operations including LOTO, basic troubleshooting skills, and light lubrication.
  
• Ability to create, write, and deliver training related to specific positions.
  
• Ability to perform CIP related tasks as needed per position.
  

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.

Unilever is committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.