Technical Food Production 3rd Shift

Location:

Holland, MI

Hours:

3rd shift – Thursday through Sunday 10:00 pm to 6:30 am

Compensation: $22–$28 per hour

As a Technical Operator at Hudsonville Ice Cream, you will play a key hands‑on role in producing, packaging, and preparing our ice cream products across multiple production platforms. You will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot a variety of automated and mechanical equipment, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves ingredient handling, batching, freezing, filling, palletizing, and sanitation processes.

You will work closely with team members, maintenance technicians, and leadership to meet safety, quality, and production goals while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards. The ideal candidate is reliable, mechanically inclined, detail‑oriented, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Success requires initiative, a strong work ethic, and commitment to The Hudsonville Way by demonstrating teamwork, positivity, and responsibility in every aspect of production.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Work scheduled overtime, including Saturdays, as required

• Maintain good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Demonstrate strong multi‑tasking and problem‑solving abilities

• Assist with receiving bulk ingredients (e.g., yogurt and inclusions)
• Support the mixing and batching of ice cream base according to standards
• Receive, stage, weigh, and label ingredients accurately
• Operate freezing, filling, and novelty production equipment
• Assist with palletizing and preparing finished products for shipment

• Follow all GMPs, allergen control, and food safety procedures
• Operate equipment safely and according to standard operating procedures
• Accurately complete production, quality, and sanitation documentation

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot cleaning processes
• Perform Clean‑in‑Place (CIP) procedures and sanitation connections
• Conduct thorough cleaning and sanitation of all equipment
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

• Monitor equipment performance and perform basic maintenance
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians to resolve equipment issues

• Support cross‑training initiatives to build team flexibility
• Support a team‑oriented environment through active communication and collaboration

• Perform other duties as assigned

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Team members may be required to perform duties outside of their usual responsibilities as needed, and management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Prior manufacturing or food production experience (preferred but not required)
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain is a plus

• Basic to intermediate math skills (weighing, measuring, calculating)
• Demonstrates initiative and problem‑solving abilities
• Apply critical thinking to troubleshoot issues independently
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced production environment
• Comfortable working with technology and automated equipment
• Committed to maintaining a safe and clean work environment, adhering to all safety protocols
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of equipment functionality
• Attention to detail with a focus on product quality
• Demonstrates The Hudsonville Way through teamwork, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic
• Commitment to workplace safety through adherence to established standards, procedures, and best…