Key Operator/ Bakery (Days)
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Fort Wayne, IN, United States
At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri, a global pure‑play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S., a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen‑Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s & Edy’s, and the backing and coaching of European‑based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up‑and‑coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply Chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight‑knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it. Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you.
Job Purpose Statement
Effective and consistent running of the line you are assigned to. Always working to achieve production targets through effective interaction with the processes. A good understanding of the machinery and ensuring you achieve the desired results in terms of quality, safety, hygiene and waste. This will be achieved through having the knowledge and understanding of the assigned machines on the line, process, and products. Attention to detail and always operating within the required parameters of your machines.
Role and Activity
Ensure your machines are clean but not damaged by excess water, always organized and operating under discipline
Operate to standard operating procedures in areas assigned
Have basic ice cream knowledge, understanding the "WHY", not just the “HOW”
Ensure limited water is used when cleaning with the "clean as you go" principle
Correct use, storage and set up of all equipment
Ensure effective hand overs with the maintenance team and next shift, all faults and issues reported
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
Ensure you walk the talk always using “looking eyes”, attend to the issues as and when they happen
Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees
Follow the principle of "would I do this to my home?"
Other duties as assigned
Measurable Outcomes
Reducing trends of rejections from food safety and quality issues
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
Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented
Reduction in accidents and incidents on a YOY basis
De‑kitting the line and ensuring all packaging is returned to the warehouse
Ensuring line is checked after being cleaned and all tools are stored in the correct places
No stagnant water left in any equipment
Responsibilities
Quality and technical system adherence
Completion of the required production to plan
The machines in your area of responsibility
Reading and learning about the proper use and running of your machines
User manuals for your machines
Health and Safety
Impeccable hygiene standards always
Clean as you go with No Ghost Busters.
Machine tools and ancillary equipment
Behaviors and 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. 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 rate for this position is $22.28 an 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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Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up‑and‑coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply Chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight‑knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it. Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you.
Job Purpose Statement
Effective and consistent running of the line you are assigned to. Always working to achieve production targets through effective interaction with the processes. A good understanding of the machinery and ensuring you achieve the desired results in terms of quality, safety, hygiene and waste. This will be achieved through having the knowledge and understanding of the assigned machines on the line, process, and products. Attention to detail and always operating within the required parameters of your machines.
Role and Activity
Ensure your machines are clean but not damaged by excess water, always organized and operating under discipline
Operate to standard operating procedures in areas assigned
Have basic ice cream knowledge, understanding the "WHY", not just the “HOW”
Ensure limited water is used when cleaning with the "clean as you go" principle
Correct use, storage and set up of all equipment
Ensure effective hand overs with the maintenance team and next shift, all faults and issues reported
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
Ensure you walk the talk always using “looking eyes”, attend to the issues as and when they happen
Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees
Follow the principle of "would I do this to my home?"
Other duties as assigned
Measurable Outcomes
Reducing trends of rejections from food safety and quality issues
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
Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented
Reduction in accidents and incidents on a YOY basis
De‑kitting the line and ensuring all packaging is returned to the warehouse
Ensuring line is checked after being cleaned and all tools are stored in the correct places
No stagnant water left in any equipment
Responsibilities
Quality and technical system adherence
Completion of the required production to plan
The machines in your area of responsibility
Reading and learning about the proper use and running of your machines
User manuals for your machines
Health and Safety
Impeccable hygiene standards always
Clean as you go with No Ghost Busters.
Machine tools and ancillary equipment
Behaviors and 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. 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 rate for this position is $22.28 an 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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