Ice Cream Production Operator I

CROOKED SPOON Ice Cream is pure, unadulterated goodness. It all adds up to the thickest, richest experience possible proving once again that less really is more-in life and ice cream? When it comes to ingredients, we only source the best possible.

• There’s No Added Air Whipped into our Ice Cream, so…
• Yes, it really is supposed to be that delightfully Taffy-like in texture! (Zero Overrun!)
• This Ice Cream should have a ‘pull’ to it as you scoop and a ‘bite’ as you enjoy!
• It’s Ultra-Premium which means ‘dense’ and ‘loaded with flavor’!
• Each pint actually weighs a full Imperial Pound, a feat with which no other brand in the freezer aisle could compare.
• Ingredients that are Thoughtfully sourced!
• Milk and Cream from local Whatcom County Cows
• rBGH free dairy = healthier for both people and cows! (recombinant bovine growth hormone, in case you’re ever on Jeopardy)
• Only Non-GMO Pure Granulated Cane Sugar!
• Local Berries, Fresh Ground Coffee, and Brownies made from Scratch In-House!

Born in the town of Acme, WA and now produced in Pouslbo. We are growing rapidly to meet consumer demands.

Position Overview:

The Crooked Spoon Ice Cream Production Operator I works in our food processing plant as part of a team to assemble and stage ingredients, load to create mix bases, and to flavor, extract, package and prepare to ship final product while maintaining the plant’s high standards of manufacturing and cleanliness.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have a valid State of Washington Food Handler’s permit.
• Must be able to read, understand and follow instructions provided in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Must be available to work a 40 hour per week schedule, including non-paid holidays as required.
• Must pass a background screening if offered a position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in and creating a collaborative team atmosphere.
• Experience in calculating figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.

Primary Job Duties:

• Assists in the cleaning and organization of all plant spaces to include production floor, warehouses, mechanical room, changing room, employee lounge, restrooms, walk-in freezer, walk-in coolers, loading docks and waste/Recycling disposal area.
• Assists in the preparation of equipment, ingredients, and packaging to create base mix and to produce final packaged product.
• Assists in the production of base mix and final product to include physical actions and monitoring activities in individual and team settings.
• Each production team member is personally responsible for production safety, quality, and efficiency in accordance with food standards and product specifications, up to and including stopping production when discrepancies in standards are witnessed.
• Maintain a thorough familiarity and adherence to all parts of the Company HACCP plan.
• Maintain constant awareness of ingredients and production procedures that present possible allergen or gluten cross contamination risks.
• Strictly adheres to sanitation, food safety and personal hygiene practices in accordance with Company GMP training.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand in a stationary position as required for production line activities.
• Must be able to move about the plant, loading docks, walk-in freezer, walk-in coolers, warehouses, and waste/recycle disposal area to access and move ingredients, materials, and equipment.
• Must be able to operate computers, I-Pads, camera, calculators, scales, thermometers, and testing devices requiring the use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders and equipment for access to and movement of items.
• Must be able to lift, hold and carry products and supplies weighing up to fifty (50) pounds across the plant.
• This position will require exposure to sub-zero ice cream freezer temperatures.
• This position will require exposure to industrial cleaners and chemicals.
• This position will require exposure to various possible food/chemical allergens.

Work Environment:

The Crooked Spoon Ice Cream plant is a smoke and drug free work environment. It operates in a primarily manufacturing setting which includes frequent exposure to extreme heat and cold, frequent use and exposure to industrial mechanical equipment and appliances, exposure to moisture in and around the plant and on the floor, contact with sharp objects, such as knives, etc., and regular use of detergents, disinfectants, and sanitizer chemicals. The plant regularly uses allergens such as milk, egg, peanut, and tree nuts. The plant produces gluten-free products and adheres to a strict GFCO compliance standard.

Crooked Spoon, formerly Acme Valley Ice Cream, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19