Machine Operator-Night Shift

At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri, a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer's & Edy's, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area's hub for up and coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply Chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality.

With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it. Unleash your potential at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you.

Job Purpose Statement:
Effective and consistent running of the line you are assigned to. Always working to achieve production targets through effective interaction with the processes. A good understanding of the machinery & ensuring you achieve the desired results in terms of Quality, Safety, Hygiene and Waste. This will be achieved through having the knowledge and understanding of the assigned machines on the line, process, and products.

Attention to detail and always operating within the required parameters of your machines.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Manage Production:
Oversee 1 to 3 industrial baking machines simultaneously, including the oven and pre-weighing ingredients.

* Safety and Compliance:
Participate in and adhere to all food safety and safety programs.

* Certification:
Complete assigned certification courses required throughout the year.

* Adaptability:
Willing to work in varying temperatures.

* Technical Training:
Trained and certified on Laserflux.

* Ingredient Preparation:
Pre-weigh and prepare raw baking ingredients.

* Quality Control:
Ensure cone product quality meets standards throughout the baking process.

* Equipment Maintenance:
Break down and install machinery parts.

* Sanitation:
Wash equipment and parts between production changeovers.

* Work Area Maintenance:
Maintain equipment and work area in sanitary, working condition.

* Shift Preparation:
Leave area prepared and cleaned for the next shift.

* Communication:
Effectively communicate all relevant information to other production shifts and employees.

* Additional Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

* Food Safety:
Follow food safety management system policies and procedures to protect the brand through extraordinary food safety and product quality.

* Flexibility:
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

* Team Development:
Develop and mentor other team members.

Position

Qualifications:

* 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, GED or equivalent experience

* One year related experience (preferred).

Behavioral Attributes:

* Adaptable - Adjust approach to match varied task requirements;
Adjust behavior to others' styles;
Change priorities to meet changing demands;
Adjust quickly to new responsibilities and tasks.

* Communication - presents ideas optimally, actively listens and works across functional boundaries.

Teamwork/ Cooperation - effectively working within and outside the formal line of authority

Performance - Open to change and will always look for better, simpler, and more effective ways of operating.

* Hands on approach.

- Decisions and plans based on seeing and being part of the event, not solely based on…