Production Worker / 3rd Shift - Ben & Jerry's (Saint Albans, VT)

Unilever; St. Albans (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the ice cream sector is seeking dedicated Production Workers for their St. Albans facility. This role involves engaging in various production processes to ensure the highest quality of ice cream while maintaining safety standards. With a commitment to excellence, the company offers a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and profit-sharing opportunities. Employees will enjoy perks like free ice cream and discounts at local attractions. If you're passionate about quality and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to join a vibrant workplace dedicated to creating delightful experiences.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Paid Leaves

Quarterly Bonus Payouts

Free Ice Cream Daily

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PPE and safety protocols is essential.
• Ability to lift heavy items and perform basic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support ice cream production processes and ensure machinery safety.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.

Skills

PPE Knowledge

Lifting (up to 50lbs)

Basic Computer Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Documentation Ability

Tools

Automated Computer Systems

Job description

Production Worker / PM Shift

Location: St Albans, VT (Union)

3rd Shift Hours: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am (Monday thru Friday)

Pay Rate: $22.77 – with an additional $1.50 shift differential for the 3rd shift assignment - Weekly Pay Periods

Benefit Overview:

• These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit sharing, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Quarterly Bonus payouts, etc.)
• FREE pints of ice cream daily / Vermont Attractions Discounts / Patagonia & PrAna Partnership discounts
• Uniforms and PPE provided by the company.
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Background & Purpose of the Job

Ben & Jerry’s produces super premium ice cream known for its high quality and unique add-ins ranging from large chunks of bakery items, chocolate, nuts, sauces and candy pieces, all with their own quirky memorable names. We make the best possible ice cream in the nicest way possible and deliver a taste bud-boggling odyssey great enough to take you all the way to the state of euphoria.

Our Vermont Manufacturing facility is currently looking for Production Workers to support our St. Albans team in performing various functions in the ice cream production process to ensure safe operation of the machinery, with a focus on producing quality product.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

• Perform the various ice cream production process.
• Equipment setup and flavor changeovers.
• Operate as a business unit and understand quality, cost, downtime, safety and efficiency.
• Perform preventative maintenance and CIP as part of the standard process.
• Use the automated computer systems to manage the quality, efficiency and downtime in the process.
• Troubleshoot and fix equipment and quality related process problems.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized process area.
• Lead projects and document results.
• Participate fully on the team: listen, communicate, teach, share knowledge, give feedback, support other team members and be willing to work until the job is done.
• Consistently demonstrate safe work behaviors and actively support company safety goals.
• Manufacturing environment, individual will be expected to work on the manufacturing floor and be exposed to mechanical operations and cleaning and caustic solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition, there will be exposure to allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean and cinnamon.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Knowledge to properly utilize PPE such as ear protection, safety glasses, hard hats, boots, gloves, face shields and uniforms.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Able to read and understand product specifications.
• Ability to complete job related documentation.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with and around industrial strength cleaning chemicals to perform COP related tasks.
• Ability to understand general machine operations including LOTO, basic trouble shooting skills and light lubrication.
• Ability to create, write and deliver training related to specific positions.
• Ability to perform CIP related tasks as needed per position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.

*Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

#DEB123