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milkyways icecream and cerealbar
Ice Cream Maker
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What they do
A Food Production Worker operates machinery used to prepare and cook food, and produces packaged food to sale to retail or wholesale customers.
$42,101 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Ice Cream Maker to join our dynamic food production team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality, delicious ice cream products while adhering to strict safety, sanitation, and quality standards. Your expertise will help ensure our products meet all regulatory requirements and delight our customers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where innovation and teamwork drive success. Duties Prepare and mix ingredients according to standardized recipes and production documents, ensuring consistency in flavor and texture Operate industrial ice cream manufacturing equipment, including mixers, pasteurizers, homogenizers, and packaging machinery Maintain strict compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and food safety management protocols Conduct routine equipment troubleshooting and perform basic maintenance to ensure optimal operation Follow safety standards in production, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe lifting techniques Sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils regularly to uphold sanitation standards and prevent contamination Interpret manufacturing standard operating procedures (SOPs) accurately and document production activities diligently Assist with packaging finished products efficiently while maintaining quality control standards Support heavy lifting tasks as needed during ingredient handling or product movement using appropriate tools like forklifts Requirements Prior experience in food processing or dairy goods production is highly preferred Knowledge of