Ice Cream Operator 1 (Union)

Company: Tillamook Creamery
Location: Tillamook
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

Ice Cream Operator 1 Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is
Dairy Done Right.
As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we have been guided by good, honest values since 1909. We believe in putting quality over profit, natural over artificial, and that hard work can never be outsmarted. We re taking a stand for real food, because everyone deserves better. About you: What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values About us: Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We live by these shared values: We are Good Stewards, We believe in Uncompromising Quality, We work as One Team, We Play to Win, and We Genuinely Care for each other.
What you will do: Assist in the production of ice cream including but not limited to; palletizing ice cream cartons, making mix, operating machinery and inspecting product to ensure quality. The Ice Cream Sanitation person works at the last stages of the ice cream manufacturing line, cleaning and sanitizes machines and work areas. The position sets machines back up for ice cream making operation after cleaning and sanitation is complete. Here s a day in the life:
Clean, inspect, and sanitize ice cream mix making areas and machines Metal detector and pasteurization machine operation and monitoring Production line set-up, tear down, and palletizing of ice cream cartons Master Sanitation duties including cleaning, clean-in-place (CIP), and sanitizing procedures Looks up, reads, and understands Safety Data Sheets (SDS) Follows sanitation schedule Other duties as assigned by Manager, Supervisor, and/or Ice Cream Sanitation Leads
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Motivation to work
1+ year of manufacturing experience strongly desired
Knowledge of food manufacturing sanitation practices preferred
Basic knowledge of computer applications including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required
Must be able to operate and data-entry in specialized databases
Ability to read and comprehend simple, short, documented instructions and memos
Must be a team player with the ability to communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors, and regulatory bodies
Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety variable and/or ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute, rate, ratio, and percent from instructions.
Must be able to obtain upon hire Forklift,Pallet Jack, and Man LiftCertifications, as well as a Pasteurization License. Training available
Physical Requirements:
Repetitive motion of hands and lifting up to60 pounds
Occasional lifting moving product, supplies, tools, parts and equipment
Standing raising and lowering 60# from/to a height of 54". A 15 W" step is to be used, for height and to stabilize load
Standing raising and lowering 60#
Occasional lifting moving tools, parts and equipment
Standing lifting from 6"and carrying 60# 6 feet
Must be able to work with allergens i.e., nuts, eggs, milk, etc.
Willingness to work in freezer environment as low as -20 degrees on production floor or in a warehouse environment. Cold storage gear will be provided
Must be able to work ALL shifts, including weekends and holidays Industry leading benefit and reward programs:
We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers. We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future. Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace.EEO/A

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