• 3rd Shift Ice Cream Machine Operator…

    Dairy Farmers of America (Wilbraham, MA)


    Job Description

    Job Description:

    + The General Sanitation Operator is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through completing proper cleanup and sanitation tasks by following regulatory standards, ensuring the production/process areas are both clean and sterile.

    + Perform the basic housekeeping to include clean floors, walls, ceiling, air vents, lights, etc., of the plant, equipment, and exterior of all equipment.

    + Accomplish pre-operations check on all product contact surfaces including pumps, valves, agitators, alcoves and clamps before start up.

    + Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

    + Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

    + Complete duties as assigned

    + Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

    + Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

    + Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

    + Perform other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    Job Requirements:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

    + 6 months experience required.

    + Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

    + Must be able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day.

    + Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high.

    + Must be able to work in an environment where the temperature is maintained at minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit using appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment).

    + Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

    + Be able to effectively work in a team environment.

    + Effective verbal and written communication skills.

    + Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

    + Must be able to pass all pre*employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

    **Pay Range** 20.65