Inclusion Operator - 2nd Shift

Turkey Hill; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Vacation and PTO

Free ice cream

Job summary

Turkey Hill is hiring for an Inclusion Operator to support production lines in our Arkansas facility. You will set up equipment, stage materials, monitor filler outputs, and work with the freezer team to meet quality and weight specs.

Applicants should be 18+, able to work in a team, and adhere to GMP and safety guidelines. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), holidays, PTO, EAP, and more. This is a full-time on-site role with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Commitment to GMP regulations and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment per SOPs and sanitary guidelines.
• Manage packaging materials and ensure proper staging.
• Monitor ice cream filler outputs and adjust speed/ timing.
• Coordinate with freezer operator to meet fill and weight requirements.
• Assist in inventory transfers and maintain material accuracy.

Skills

Teamwork

GMP compliance

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Job description

Come check out Turkey Hill! – We’re a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We opened in Searcy, Arkansas in 2020! We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential – join our team today!

Hours for this position are 1:00pm - 9:30pm.

The Inclusion Operator makes an impact by —

• Set-up all equipment associated with the applicable machine being used in accordance to all applicable SOPs related to sanitary condition, cleanliness, and equipment condition.
• Place packaging materials into proper staging conditions and follow all applicable SOPs for staging and transfer of containers in a food safe manner maintaining product quality, traceability and security of materials.
• Monitor ice cream filler outputs and make required adjustments to speed, valve cut-off timing, lidding, and coding to maintain product specifications.
• Work closely with freezer operator to control fill and weight requirements as specified on the PIR.
• Stage for transfer back into raw materials inventory the balances of materials from the production lines to the warehouse(s) in a food safe manner maintaining accuracy of inventory.
• Tasks include housekeeping, general sanitation and product quality assessment responsibilities throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain the integrity of the quality system.
• Be engaged in the day-to-day running of the business by performing tasks beyond normal/baseline job responsibilities, participating in team or business improvement meetings and initiatives positioned toward improving business results.

You could be a great fit if you have these things —

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must work in a team environment
• Maintain adherence to work hours scheduled specifically starting, ending, lunch and break schedules
• Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) regulations and safety guidelines
• Be accountable to the Turkey Hill Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Our Associates Enjoy These Awesome Benefits —

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription
• Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
• 401(k) with company match – immediately vested
• 6 paid major holidays
• Earn vacation and PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance reimbursement
• Company bonus plan
• Free ice cream!

Physical Demands —

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in a manufacturing setting where noise levels are high (PPE required).
• The employee is required to wear mandated PPE based on assigned job area.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an manufacturing environment for 8+ hours.
• The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks.
• Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks.
• The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
• Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and/or push/pull 50 pounds on a regular basis.

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.

This role is considered Safety Critical at Turkey Hill. In order to ensure safety for all of our associates, this role will have a zero tolerance policy when returning a positive drug screen, regardless of Medical Marijuana card holding status.