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

Unilever France; Vermont; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Production Workers to join their vibrant team in Vermont. This exciting role involves engaging in the ice cream production process, ensuring quality and safety while operating machinery. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to the creation of unique and beloved ice cream flavors. With a commitment to employee development, this position offers various benefits and career advancement opportunities. If you're ready to be part of a team that values quality and safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Fitness Reimbursement

Quarterly Bonus Payouts

Free Ice Cream Daily

Vermont Attractions Discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PPE and safety protocols in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read product specifications and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform various functions in the ice cream production process.
• Troubleshoot and fix equipment and quality-related issues.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized process area.

Skills

PPE Knowledge

Lifting Ability (up to 50lbs)

Basic Computer Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Ability to Work with Cleaning Chemicals

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Production Worker / PM Shift

Location: St Albans, VT (Union)

3rd Shift Hours: 11:00 pm - 7:30 am (Sunday thru Thursday)

Pay Rate: $23.68 – 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.

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