3rd Shift Ice Cream Machine Operator and Sanitation

Position : 3rd Shift Ice Cream Machine Operator and Sanitation Location : Wilbraham, Massachusetts Requisition ID 25821 Job Description: + The General Sanitation Operator is responsible for ensuring optimum quality products through completing proper cleanup and sanitation tasks by following regulatory standards, ensuring the production/process areas are both clean and sterile. + Perform the basic housekeeping to include clean floors, walls, ceiling, air vents, lights, etc., of the plant, equipment, and exterior of all equipment. + Accomplish pre-operations check on all product contact surfaces including pumps, valves, agitators, alcoves and clamps before start up. + Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes. + Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. + Complete duties as assigned through (Insert facility specific sanitation program (MP2, etc) + Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area. + Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc. + Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately. + Perform other duties as assigned. An Equal Opportunity Employer Job Requirements: + High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. + 6 months experience required. + Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. + Must be able to stand, walk, push or pull a majority of the day. + Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high. + Must be able to work in an environment where the temperature is maintained at minus 22 degrees Fahrenheit using appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment). + Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays. + Be able to effectively work in a team environment. + Effective verbal and written communication skills. + Ability to work in a fast paced environment. + Must be able to pass all pre employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).