Production Operator-Conversion Only

Production Operator perform a variety of routine tasks in support of manufacturing. Primary function of this position includes material/product handling and providing Manufacturing and Quality Assurance support. This position works collaboratively to achieve Dreyer's business objectives of safety, productivity, customer service, quality, and environmental protection.  

ROLE AND ACTIVITY  

• To ensure your areas are clean, always organized and operating under discipline


• Operate to standard operating procedures in area assigned


• Ensure limited water is used when cleaning with “clean as you go” principle


• Ensure effective hand over with the next shift.


• To drive the production process to ensure that the products produced meet customer specification, quality and food safety.


• To ensure production meets targeted outputs through effective control of the manufacturing process


• To communicate effectively with the entire team


• Ensure health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the line


• Ensure you walk the talk always using the looking eyes, attend to the issues as and when they happen


• Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees


• Following the principle of “will I do this to my home?”


• Other duties as assigned

MEASURABLE OUTCOMES  

• Hygiene, GMP and safety audits improving week over week


• Daily, weekly, monthly production targets are fully met


• Effective interaction with the team and takes direction from Machine Operator and Management


• Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented and maintained


• De-kitting the line

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY  

• Quality and technical system adherence


• Completion of the required production to plan


• Health and Safety


• Impeccable hygiene standards always


• Clean as you go with No Ghost Busters.

BEHAVIORS  

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


• Zero compromise on Quality and excellence. – Hygiene, Process, Labor resource and Waste.


• Continually striving to increase knowledge of the processes and products - Understand all tasks, processes and activities as an expert in your area.


• Accuracy - Attention to details.


• Urgency - Always ready to respond.


• 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.

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

Work Environment 

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast-paced.

 The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The pay scale disclosed below has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay rate in this position is $ 20.40 per hour.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.