Mix Room Pasteur Operator

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc.; Bakersfield, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. is seeking a production operator to formulate and monitor the mixing of bulk ice cream according to approved recipes, ensuring GMP and safety standards are met. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to quality controls in a Bakersfield facility.

Responsibilities include operating machinery, sampling, documenting batch data, and coordinating with QA/lab for results while maintaining a clean, safe work environment across shifts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain work schedule and daily production risk predictions from scheduler and prioritize work.
• Answer calls and emails; address and resolve production issues and concerns.
• Set machine controls per work order; verify recipe and ingredients for batches.
• Monitor the process, take samples, test and email results to lab for quality checks.
• Document production for each run and enter data into SAP/Globe as required.
• Rotate with mixer/dry blender; complete CIP cycle and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Aptitude for automated processes

Troubleshooting skills

Interpersonal communication

Mathematical ability

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CA - Bakersfield
7301 District Blvd
Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA

CA - Bakersfield
7301 District Blvd
Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA

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.

• Obtain work schedule and daily production, risk predictions, from scheduler, prioritize work and prepare for operations.
• 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).

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 .

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