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

Unilever; Waterbury Center (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food sector is seeking dedicated Production Workers to join their Vermont manufacturing team. This role involves supporting the ice cream production process, ensuring quality and safety while operating machinery. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions will help create unique and high-quality ice cream products. With a focus on teamwork, you'll engage in various tasks from equipment setup to troubleshooting, all while adhering to safety protocols. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow in a dynamic setting with a focus on quality and innovation, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Paid Leaves

Quarterly Bonus Payouts

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PPE and safety protocols in manufacturing.
• Ability to lift heavy items and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PPE Utilization

Lifting (up to 50lbs)

Basic Computer Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation Skills

Understanding Machine Operations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Automated Computer Systems

Job description

Production Worker Location: Waterbury, VT

PM Shift Hours: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
Shift Pattern: 2/2/3

Pay Rate – $22.77 per hour, with an additional $0.75 shift adjustment and $3.25 shift differential for the 12hr PM shift assignments | Weekly Pay Periods

Benefit Overview

1. These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package (*Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit sharing, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Quarterly Bonus payouts, etc.)
2. FREE pints of ice cream daily / Vermont Attractions Discounts / Patagonia & PrAna Partnership discounts
3. Employee Referral Program
4. Uniforms and PPE provided by the company.
5. 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.

We make the best possible ice cream in the nicest way possible. It takes a variety of people and disciplines to deliver a taste bud-boggling odyssey great enough to take you all the way to the state of euphoria.

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

1. Perform the various ice cream production processes.
2. Equipment setup and flavor changeovers.
3. Operate as a business unit and understand quality, cost, downtime, safety, and efficiency.
4. Perform preventative maintenance and CIP as part of the standard process.
5. Use the automated computer systems to manage the quality, efficiency, and downtime in the process.
6. Troubleshoot and fix equipment and quality related process problems.
7. Maintain a clean and sanitized process area.
8. Lead projects and document results.
9. 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.
10. Consistently demonstrate safe work behaviors and actively support company safety goals.
11. Manufacturing environment, individual will be expected to work on the manufacturing floor and be exposed to mechanical operations and cleaning and caustic solutions.
12. 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

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

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

*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.