Production Operator perform a variety of routine tasks in support of manufacturing. Primary function of this position includes material / product handling and providing Manufacturing and Quality Assurance support. This position works collaboratively to achieve Dreyer's business objectives of safety, productivity, customer service, quality, and environmental protection.
ROLE AND ACTIVITY
- To ensure your areas are clean, always organized and operating under discipline
- Operate to standard operating procedures in area assigned
- Ensure limited water is used when cleaning with "clean as you go" principle
- Ensure effective hand over with the next shift.
- To drive the production process to ensure that the products produced meet customer specification, quality and food safety.
- To ensure production meets targeted outputs through effective control of the manufacturing process
- To communicate effectively with the entire team
- Ensure health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the line
- Ensure you walk the talk always using the looking eyes, attend to the issues as and when they happen
- Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees
- Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values
- Following the principle of "will I do this to my home?"
- Other duties as assigned
MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
Hygiene, GMP and safety audits improving week over weekDaily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully metEffective interaction with the team and takes direction from Machine Operator and ManagementQuality and improvement initiatives being implemented and maintainedDe-kitting the lineLEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Quality and technical system adherenceCompletion of the required production to planHealth and SafetyImpeccable hygiene standards alwaysClean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. limited water hose usage)BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES : Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.
We Take Ownership
Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finishMake sound decisions and get into the right level of detailApply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce wasteWe Do What Is Right
Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversationsSet clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgmentSpeak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policiesWe Seek to Improve
Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectationsValue feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improveLearn from both successes and failuresWe Are Better Together
Ensure decisions are based on what's best for the whole businessPractice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectivesTreat everyone with fairness and respectPosition Qualifications :
18 years of age or olderAptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skillsExcellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skillsAbility to work multiple shifts and / or schedules.High School diploma, GED or equivalent experienceWork Environment
In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and / or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast-paced.
The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.
Cold Temperatures : Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.Requires use of cold-protective PPE.May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.Fast-Paced : Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.Standing for Long Hours : Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.Repetitive hand and arm movements required.Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.Food Safety Regulations : Employees must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.).Team-Oriented : Workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging.The pay scale for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The pay scale disclosed below has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is 18.43 per hour.
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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