Ice Cream Machine Operator
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Production Associate / Production Line
Location:
Covington, TN
Pay Range: $22.70 Per Hour – Paid Bi-Weekly
Night shift differential: $2.00
Shift Options: 12 hour nights 6pm-6:30am 2/2/3
Key Responsibilities- Active member of a production team (Space Saver, Klondike, Gram) and supports the team culture of the Covington Plant through participation and leadership in LEAN PROCESS
- Total Productive Maintenance (TMP). - Production Line set up including auxiliary equipment. Assemble necessary ingredients, clean and sanitize production area, and set and maintain machine to formula specifications.
- Responsible for Clean in Place/Clean out of Place (CIP/COP) functions to maintain a sanitary work environment.
- Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and quality procedures, including all Statistical Process Control (SPC) functions. Follow established procedures for monitoring product specifications such as product weight, product size, machine output, wrap, code dates, product quality etc. Keep areas clean, organized and dry.
- Responsible for the integrity of handling and labeling floor Rework.
- Monitor equipment for abnormalities, solving minor problems without assistance and eliminating potential threats to production. Communicate effectively with Team members, including maintenance personnel regarding recurring problems and needs for repair. Take part in PM’s and all AM activities. Follow lubrication programs and maintain lube log.
- Oversee all operations at workstations, including personnel assigned to your workstation.
- Plays an active role in TPM including, the creation and updating of production documentation, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions. Will create and maintain TPM standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in Kaizen events.
- Function as needed in various capacities, including moving supplies and discard, filling in for other teammates as necessary and other duties as assigned.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Onsite Company store for product purchases.
- Company dinners and care packages periodically.
- Benefits are effective the first day of hire (if elected).
- Basic understanding and ability to use computers. Basic mathematical aptitude.
- Successful passing of the Career Readiness Certificate.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Two years manufacturing, mechanical or technical experience is required.
To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV, latest EoY and a motivation letter. If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy, please make sure to tick this box during your application. Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
Equal Opportunity
Employer:
Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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