Mix Room Pasteur Operator

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreyers Grand Ice Cream in Bakersfield, CA, seeks a night-shift operator to formulate and monitor bulk ice cream mix following approved recipes while upholding GMP and safety standards. You will ensure efficient product flow, perform quality checks, and record batch data.

Responsibilities include operating mixers, loading ingredients, documenting lot numbers, and maintaining clean work areas. Prior experience with automated processes and strong teamwork is preferred.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• One-year related experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Put on all required PPE and Safety Gear, perform a safety check on equipment and insure safety devices are functioning properly.
• Answer telephones, e-mails, voice mail and act on, address and resolve production issues and concerns.
• Complete Shift Hand Off- (Show), communicate with prior and/or relieving operator to discuss any line issues.
• Ensure safety devices are working within normal operating specifications and log all information in appropriate database.
• Report to assigned workstation, obtain proper tools / utensils and verify recipe, ingredients and record lot numbers as required.
• Set machine controls to proper settings in accordance with the work order, recipe and the product to be processed.

Skills

Automated mechanical processes

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

One-year related experience (preferred)

Job description

Main Purpose Of The Job

The primary function of this position is formulate and monitor the mixing of bulk ice cream mixture according to approved recipes and formulas in a timely manner, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process.

Shift: Night

Main Purpose Of The Job

The primary function of this position is formulate and monitor the mixing of bulk ice cream mixture according to approved recipes and formulas in a timely manner, observing all safety regulations and ensuring all GMP and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of product through the production process.

Role and Activity

• Put on all required PPE and Safety Gear, perform a safety check on equipment and insure safety devices are functioning properly.
• Answer telephones, e-mails, voice mail and act on, address and resolve / production issues and concerns.
• Complete Shift Hand Off- (Show), communicate with prior and/or relieving operator to discuss any line issues,
• Ensure safety devices are working within normal operating specifications and log all information in appropriate database.
• Ensure that all E-Stops, Machine and People Guards and like devices have be tested and are operational according to Bakersfield Operations Center (BOC), Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) minimum requirements.
• Report to assigned workstation, obtain proper tools / utensils and verify recipe, ingredients and record lot numbers as required.
• Set machine controls to proper settings in accordance with the work order, recipe and the product to be processed.
• Check production schedule and use computer controls to pump bulk liquid ingredients from holding tanks to dry blend mixer to formulate batches.
• Monitor the process, take samples / test and email results to lab, complete quality checks, visually check mix batch operation and make adjustments.
• Document production for each run; turn in batch and ingredient sheets as required.
• Enter data into appropriate database (Quality /SAP / Globe), as required.
• Rotate with Mix / Dry Blender / Receiver as scheduled or directed, and complete CIP cycle as scheduled.
• Keep work area clear and clean, place trash in proper receptacles and clean test equipment and containers as required.
• At end of shift, secure all equipment, complete all required paperwork, perform general housekeeping as required.

Behaviors And Core Values

We Take Ownership

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

We Do What Is Right

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together

• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

WORK ENVIRONEMENT

Position Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math andproblem solvingskills.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• One-yearrelated experience (preferred).

Work Environment:

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work isfast paced.

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $28.82 per hour.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.