3rd Shift Ice Cream Machine Operator and Sanitation

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*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.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).An Equal Opportunity EmployerEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled