Night-Shift AHS & Dip Operator — Ice Cream Production

Kinsley Power Systems; Idaho; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation

PTO

Job summary

Kinsley Power Systems is seeking an AHS / DIP Operator to operate, monitor and maintain After Hardening System and Dip coating equipment used in ice cream production. You will ensure ingredients, inclusions, coatings, and finished products meet quality and food safety standards.

This night shift role requires startup/shutdown and changeover activities, monitoring of process parameters, sanitation, and collaboration with Maintenance, QA, and Production to keep production running smoothly in a

Qualifications

• Operate and monitor automated processing and production equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, procedures, production schedules, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor AHS and DIP systems for ingredient handling, flavor injection, inclusion feeding, coating application, and product processing.
• Verify ingredients, inclusions, flavors, and packaging prior to startup.
• Ensure products meet formulations, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor temperatures, pressures, weights, and operating parameters throughout production.
• Perform start-up, shutdown, and changeover procedures per SOPs.
• Maintain continuous operation by addressing process issues before they impact production.
• Conduct in-process quality checks for appearance, flavor, texture, weights, and ingredient distribution.
• Follow HACCP, SQF, GMP, FDA and food safety requirements.
• Document production and quality data accurately and timely.
• Report any product quality concerns, deviations, or food safety issues.
• Assist with investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment performance and perform routine inspections and minor troubleshooting.
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Production leadership to resolve equipment issues.
• Support preventative maintenance activities and equipment improvements.
• Ensure proper operation of pumps, valves, feeders, conveyors, injection systems.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation according to procedures.
• Support allergen control and product changeovers.
• Verify equipment cleanliness and production readiness before startup.
• Maintain sanitation records and audit readiness.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Follow company safety policies, PPE requirements, and report unsafe conditions.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Operate automated production equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication and teamwork

Data entry and production docs

Reading recipes and procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kinsley Power Systems is seeking an AHS / DIP Operator to operate, monitor and maintain After Hardening System and Dip coating equipment used in ice cream production. You will ensure ingredients, inclusions, coatings, and finished products meet quality and food safety standards.

This night shift role requires startup/shutdown and changeover activities, monitoring of process parameters, sanitation, and collaboration with Maintenance, QA, and Production to keep production running smoothly in a