Ice Cream Operator 1 (Part-time) - Tillamook : Job Details

Ice Cream Operator 1 (Part-Time, Union) Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is Do Right By Every Bite. As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we have been guided by good, honest values since 1909. We believe in putting quality over profit, natural over artificial,and that hard work can never be outsmarted. We're taking a stand for real food, because everyone deserves better. We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce. At Tillamook, we believe that inclusion and diversity are central to our cultural strategy. In order to achieve our growth ambition and compete and win in the marketplace, we believe we make better decisions and build stronger teams when we invite and rely on diverse perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures into our work and to fuel our innovation and growth. To us this means creating a climate of inclusion where all employees feel valued and a sense of belonging. We believe this will make us a better consumer brand and employer.About you: What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.About us: Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We live by these shared values: We are Good Stewards, We believe in Uncompromising Quality, We work as One Team, We Play to Win, and We Genuinely Care for each other. What you will do: Assist in the production of ice cream including but not limited to; palletizing ice cream cartons, making mix, operating machinery and inspecting product to ensure quality.Here's a day in the life:

• Inspect product and mix making.
• Equipment operation and monitoring: HACCP metal detector and pasteurization machinery.
• Production line set-up and tear down and palletizing ice cream cartons.
• NAV/Wonderware data-entry.
• Master Sanitation duties including cleaning, CIP and sanitizing procedures.
• Follow's flavor ingredient Bill of Materials and flavor ice cream base instructions.

Skills you'll need: Education and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• One to three years related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Knowledge and experience with manufacturing sanitation practices also preferred.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be able to operate and data-entry in specialized databases.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple, short documented instructions and memos.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively and willingness to follow instructions and to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and with regulatory bodies.
• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize and be able to work independently.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety variables and/or ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must be a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute, rate, ratio, and percent from instructions.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Must be able to obtain upon hire Forklift, Pallet Jack and Man Lift Certifications, and Pasteurization License.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting moving product, supplies, tools, parts and equipment..
• Standing raising and lowering 60# from/to a height of 54 . A 15 W step is to be used, for height and to stabilize load.
• Standing raising and lowering 60#.
• Occasional lifting moving tools, parts and equipment.
• Standing lifting from 6 and carrying 60# 6 feet.
• Must be able to work with allergens i.e., nuts, eggs, milk, etc.
• Willingness to work in freezer environment as low as -20 degrees on production floor or in a warehouse environment. Cold storage gear will be provided.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Industry leading benefit and reward programs: We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers. We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future. Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.