Mix Room Pasteur Operator: Safe, Precise Production

Dreyer; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a production operator to support daily manufacturing. You will follow safety protocols, monitor equipment, log data, and coordinate with the shift team to keep production on track.

The role requires standing, lifting, and working in a fast-paced environment with GMP and food safety compliance. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

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.
• Work environment includes wet/humid areas, high noise levels and cold temperatures.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Automated machinery

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a production operator to support daily manufacturing. You will follow safety protocols, monitor equipment, log data, and coordinate with the shift team to keep production on track.

The role requires standing, lifting, and working in a fast-paced environment with GMP and food safety compliance. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.