Waste Room Operator-conversion

Position Summary

Waste Room Operator performs the function of transferring physical waste from the production lines to the correct waste or recycling receptacle in the waste room. These functions include a variety of activities that are directly or indirectly linked to the safe handling of finished and waste products.

• Becoming more proficient in multiple areas
• Be willing to learn from and teach waste handling skills to others
• Understand Waste Tank operations
• Able to make necessary connections to transfer mix from reclaim mix silos to waste
• Follow proper cleaning procedure for each piece of equipment in the waste room
• Protect and store cleaned equipment in accordance with plant practices to prevent contamination
• Cleaning waste room area frequently and handling chemicals in proper way and wearing correct PPE.
• Cleaning of equipment and waste bins with designated chemicals.
• Handling of chemicals with proper training.
• Following all GMP procedure around PPE and walking outside of waste room area including production.
• Measuring out waste and recording it on waste trackers.
• Anything else required by the Business

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

• 18 years of age or older
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• One‑year related experience (preferred)

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.

The pay range for prospective employees in this role is $21.58 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.