Production Associate

Clementine; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clementine’s, Saint Louis, is seeking an Ice Cream Producer to join our growing team at our headquarters. You will operate ice cream machines, manage production equipment, and uphold strict safety and sanitation standards while maintaining product quality and accurate packaging.

Ideal candidates have experience in food manufacturing, the ability to read recipes, and sturdy physical stamina for a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time, non-exempt, day shift with occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Comfort learning and operating production equipment.
• Ability to stand 8 hours and lift 30–50 lbs.
• Read, write and speak English; follow recipes precisely.

Responsibilities

• Operate ice cream machines to produce per recipes and procedures.
• Maintain sanitation and FDA-standard records.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced production team.
• Monitor quality of ice cream and sorbet throughout production.
• Package, label, and inventory finished products.
• Perform other duties as directed by leads or supervisors.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Quality awareness

English literacy

Math skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Ice cream batch freezers

Industrial blender

COP system

Digital scale

Job description

Description

Clementine’s is Saint Louis’ first micro creamery. We handcraft small batch ice creams and sorbets, incorporating some of St. Louis’ favorite local ingredients to serve our local community.

We are looking for an Ice Cream Producer to join our quickly growing team at our headquarter location.The Ice Cream Producer is a production team member who creates Clementine’s decadent ice creams, sorbets, and desserts while upholding the company's high manufacturing and food safety and sanitation standards.Additional information:

• Full Time
• Non-Exempt
• Day Shift, Occasional weekends

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Operation/Production: Operate ice cream machines to produce ice cream per approved recipes and procedures. Must also operate a digital scale to measure ingredients accurately.
• Safety and Sanitation: Maintain cleanliness, records, and sanitation standards to FDA standards
• Teamwork: Collaborate with team members in a fast-paced environment
• Quality Assurance: Monitor ice cream and sorbets for consistency, flavor, and quality throughout production. Quality check ingredients and finished product.
• Packaging and Inventory Management: Package and label store finished ice creams and sorbets recipes and procedures.
• Other: Perform other duties as directed by leads or supervisors

Requirements

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery or food manufacturing environment
• Must be comfortable learning and operating manufacturing equipment (including but not limited to ice cream batch freezers, industrial sized blenders, pumps, COP system).
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours, stoop and reach
• Lift 30 lbs constantly
• Lift 50 lbs occasionally and comfortably
• Remain standing for the majority of the shift; stoop and reach
• Tolerate abrupt and significant changes in temperature, due to frequent interaction with freezers and coolers
• Ability to taste, smell, and distinguish colors and flavors
• Must be able to climb step stools of varying heights
• Ability to handle products and ingredients that include milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, soy, and/or wheat
• Strong attention to detail
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to strictly follow recipes, standards, and procedures while adhering to safety and sanitation rules
• Must have basic math skills
• Reliable means of transportation to and from production facility

Experience:

• Familiarity with batch freezers is a plus