Production Operator (Palletizer)
Production Operator (Palletizer)Job Category: Manufacturing/Operations
Requisition Number: PRODU001942
Location: Tulare, CA 93274, USA
DescriptionRole and Activity
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
Drive the production process to ensure that the products produced meet customer specification, quality and food safety
Ensure production meets targeted outputs through effective control of the manufacturing process
Communicate effectively with the entire team
Ensure health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the line
Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values
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; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. limited water hose usage)
Number of direct reports (if applicable):
Behaviors and Core Values:Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.
We Take Ownership
Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste
We Do What Is Right
Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies
We Seek to Improve
Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
Learn from both successes and failures
We Are Better Together
Ensure decisions are based on what's best for the whole business
Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
Treat everyone with fairness and respect
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 or GED or equivalent experience
One-year related experience (preferred).
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.
Cold Temperatures:Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.
Requires use of cold-protective PPE.
May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.
Fast-Paced:Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.
High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.
Standing for Long Hours:Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.
Repetitive hand and arm movements required.
Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Food Safety Regulations:Employees must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.).
Team-Oriented:Workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging.
The pay scale for this role takes into account 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. 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 range for prospective employees in this role is $18.41 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.
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