Machine Operator - 2nd Shift (3pm - 12am)

Machine Operator / Line Owner – 2nd Shift

Ice Cream Specialties | A Division of Prairie Farms Dairy
Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Starting Pay: $20.24/hour + $1.00 second-shift premium, as applicable

Join Our Team!

Looking for a rewarding opportunity with competitive pay, great benefits, and room to grow? Ice Cream Specialties is hiring Machine Operators / Line Owners to join our 2nd Shift Production Team in Lafayette!

As a Machine Operator / Line Owner, you'll play an important role in producing the ice cream treats families know and love, including ice cream sandwiches, cones, popsicles, fudge bars, and more!

You'll be responsible for operating production equipment, monitoring product quality, and helping your team maintain a safe, efficient, and successful production line.

What We Offer

• Up to $21.24/hour, including the applicable shift premium

• Overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week

• Monday–Friday schedule, with Saturday overtime based on production needs 

• 9-hour scheduled shifts with paid lunch and breaks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Thrift retirement savings program

• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays

• Paid bereavement leave and eligible jury duty pay

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees

• Weekly pay with direct deposit available

• On-the-job training and opportunities for career advancement

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and company policies.

What You'll Do

• Set up, operate, monitor, and shut down ice cream production equipment.

• Make machine adjustments to maintain efficient production and product quality.

• Monitor product weights, temperatures, packaging, date codes, and quality standards.

• Replenish packaging materials, including wrappers, lids, sticks, and cartons.

• Operate and adjust packaging, coding, and carton-packing equipment.

• Identify equipment issues and work with Maintenance to resolve mechanical concerns.

• Monitor product waste, allergens, and food safety requirements.

• Communicate with production team members to keep operations running smoothly.

• Follow all company safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Perform additional production-related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Dependable, motivated individuals with a strong work ethic.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to monitor multiple tasks and equipment operations simultaneously.

• Good communication, organization, and time-management skills.

• Ability to work independently while supporting a team-oriented environment.

• Willingness to learn new equipment, processes, and production procedures.

• Previous machine operation or manufacturing experience preferred, but not required!

• Mechanical aptitude or experience troubleshooting equipment is a plus.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk throughout a 9-hour shift.

• Ability to frequently lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements.

• Ability to work safely around moving machinery in a fast-paced production environment.

• Ability to perform visual inspections, identify product defects, and respond to equipment signals and workplace instructions.

• Comfortable working in a production environment with varying noise levels. The production floor is generally maintained at room temperature.

Schedule & Overtime

Days: Monday through Friday
Hours: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM (2nd Shift)
Shift Length: 9 hours, including paid lunch and breaks
Overtime: Saturday overtime may be required based on business needs

Ready to Join Us?

At Ice Cream Specialties, you're more than just an employee — you're part of the team that makes some of America's favorite frozen treats!

Whether you're an experienced machine operator or looking to develop new skills in manufacturing, we offer the training, support, and opportunities to help you succeed.

Apply today and start building your future with Ice Cream Specialties!

Application Process

Our recruiting team will contact selected applicants by email after reviewing their applications. Please check your inbox and spam folder for updates, typically within 3–4 business days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to any status protected by applicable law.