Packaging Center Operator - 1st Shift / 7am to 3:30pm / Monday to Friday

Perry's Ice Cream; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

401K with Employer Matching

Paid Family Leave

PTO

Life Insurance

Tuition Assistance and Growth

Job summary

Perry’s Ice Cream is seeking a production team member for the 1st shift (7am to 3:30pm, Mon-Fri) in New York. You will help ensure safe, high-quality packaged products and maintain sanitation standards in the packaging center.

You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, follow instructions, and communicate effectively with teammates in a fast-paced environment. Overtime may be required to meet daily demands.

Qualifications

• Must have basic mechanical skills.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively with co-workers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the proper flow of finished product entering and exiting the packaging equipment, including case packing and shrink wrappers.
• Maintain packaging center sanitation in accordance with company guidelines and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Math skills

Recordkeeping

Communication

Multi-tasking

Lifting 50 lbs

Job description

Overview

Shift

1st Shift / 7am to 3:30pm / Monday to Friday - Additional days or overtime as required to complete the daily demands

About the Role:

As a core member of our production team, you will be expected to:

• Oversee the proper flow of finished product entering & existing the packaging equipment to include case packing, shrink wrappers, and other peripheral packaging processes
• Be responsible for maintaining the packaging center Sanitation in accordance with all Company guidelines and state/federal regulations

As your employer, Perry’s will help you to achieve all of the above goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

What We’re Looking For:

Please read below requirements and check off all the tasks/procedures/deliverables you can perform. In order to receive an interview for this position, ALL of the below requirements must be met:

• Support the production of safe, high quality products and team member safety
• Must have basic Mechanical skills.
• Must be willing to learn & become well versed in the operation of shrink wrappers, case packers & other peripheral support packaging equipment
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task.
• Must possess basic Math Skills.
• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions and then effectively communicate with all levels of co-workers.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to be proficient at recordkeeping and doing so in a timely manner
• Must possess the ability to clean/maintain the packaging center in a sanitary manner as per Company policies/programs
• Willing to learn and adhere to Department specific SQF & GMP requirements.

Why Perry’s?

Working with and talking about ice cream… how cool is that?

Behind every bite of Cookie Dough and every scoop of Panda Paws is a passionate team bringing hard work and creative ideas to the table. For over 100 years, Perry’s Ice Cream has been bringing people together to celebrate life’s moments, and you can be a part of this magic.

If you enjoy ice cream and collaborating with others, Perry’s is the place for you! We provide a rewarding supportive environment, and are looking for enthusiastic, talented individuals to join our growing team! Plus, you get to be around ice cream. Who could ask for anything more?

Sweet Benefits:

In addition to the general perks of getting work with ice cream and a fantastic team all day, Perry’s also offers:

• Health Insurance & Wellness Programs
• Employer Paid Dental Plans
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Paid Family Leave
• PTO
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance & Opportunities for Continuous Learning & Promotion

Pay:

Base Pay Rate: $19.82 / hour - $22.05 / hour

Shift Differential: $0.50

Perry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug free facility.