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Waste Room Operator

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc, Bakersfield, CA, United States


Waste Room Operator performs the function of transferring physical waste from the production lines to the correct waste or recycling receptacle in the waste room. These functions include a variety of activities that are directly or indirectly linked to the safe handling of finished and waste products.

CA - Bakersfield
7301 District Blvd
Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA

Role and Activity

Becoming more proficient in multiple areas

Be willing to learn from and teach waste handling skills to others

Understand Waste Tank operations

Able to make necessary connection to transfer mix from reclaim mix silos to waste

Follow proper cleaning procedure for each piece of equipment in the waste room

Protect and store cleaned equipment in accordance with plant practices to prevent contamination

Cleaning waste room area frequently and handling chemicals in proper way and wearing correct PPE.

Cleaning of equipment and waste bins with designated chemicals.

Handling of chemicals with proper training.

Following all GMP procedure around PPE and walking outside of waste room area including production.

Measuring out waste and recording it on waste trackers.

Anything else required by the Business

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

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.

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).

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 $21.58 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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