Ice Cream Machine Operator

Location: Covington, TN

Pay Range: $22.70 Per Hour – Paid Bi-Weekly

Bonus eligible - $2.00 night shift differential

Shift Options:

12 hour nights 6pm-6:30am 2/2/3

At The Magnum Ice Cream Company, we don’t just make ice cream—we create moments of joy. As the world’s largest ice cream producer, we craft iconic brands like Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Klondike, Popsicle, Talenti, and more. Our factory teams are the heart of this success, working with speed, precision, and pride to deliver quality products enjoyed worldwide. If you’re bold, hardworking, and ready to grow, we offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive environment where your effort makes a real impact. Join us and help shape the future of ice cream because life tastes better when you’re part of something extraordinary.

JOB PURPOSE:

This position efficiently operates assigned equipment to produce products at prescribed standards; minimize material waste and product loss. The position also oversees all aspects of line function. The range of Operator roles varies between categories and technologies, but generally sits within the Filling, Mixer, Packing, Reporting, Shaping and Water Machinery Job Families.

The Machine Operator provides support to the production area to meet Quality, Safety, and Productivity goals.  The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe operation of production equipment to deliver customer requirements through completion of the production plan, adhering to quality standards and maximizing cost effectiveness, optimal running, and equipment efficiency.

The Covington Magnum Ice Cream factory is a 24/7 high paced dynamic work environment. We achieve goals through collaborative cross functional teams in the safe and quality delivery of finished goods across the shift they are leading. Making brands such as Klondike, Popsicle, Breyers, and Good Humor ice cream.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Active member of a production team (Space Saver, Klondike, Gram) and supports the team culture of the Covington Plant through participation and leadership in LEAN PROCESS- Total Productive Maintenance (TMP). 
• Production Line set up including auxiliary equipment. Assemble necessary ingredients, clean and sanitize production area, and set and maintain machine to formula specifications. 
• Responsible for Clean in Place/Clean out of Place (CIP/COP) functions to maintain a sanitary work environment 
• Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and quality procedures, including all Statistical Process Control (SPC) functions.  Follow established procedures for monitoring product specifications such as product weight, product size, machine output, wrap, code dates, product quality etc.  Keep areas clean, organized and dry. 
• Responsible for the integrity of handling and labeling floor Rework  
• Monitor equipment for abnormalities, solving minor problems without assistance and eliminating potential threats to production.  Communicate effectively with Team members, including maintenance personnel regarding recurring problems and needs for repair.  Take part in PM’s and all AM activities.  Follow lubrication programs and maintain lube log. 
• Oversee all operations at workstations, including personnel assigned to your workstation. 
• Plays an active role in TPM including, the creation and updating of production documentation, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions. Will create and maintain TPM standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in Kaizen events. 
• Function as needed in various capacities, including moving supplies and discard, filling in for other teammates as necessary and other duties as assigned. 
• All other duties as assigned 

What You’ll Love About his job:

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union):

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Life Insurance | Quarterly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided | Onsite Company Store | Onsite Gym for employees

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

SKILLS:

• Achieving a passing score on a proctored skills assessment conducted onsite is required before the final interview.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to learn all functions of the job within a reasonable amount of time.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and to keep accurate written records.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude 
• Two years manufacturing, mechanical or technical experience is preferred

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through experience working on machinery on satisfactory completion of technical/shop courses.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Working Environment:

Variable, consisting of the office environment, the mix room, and the manufacturing floor. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, chemical exposure, or heavy lifting. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and sanitary footwear.

In addition, there will be exposure to allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean and cinnamon. There will also be exposure to chemicals and gasses such as ammonia.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check. 

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the US. If you are based outside of the US and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the US Market.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

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