Machine Operator Production

Come join the Casper's Ice Cream team as we produce our very own FatBoy Ice Cream novelties and other frozen treats We are currently seeking applicants to join our Production team (And YES, we have weekly factory seconds giveaways for employees to take home and fill their freezers)

Schedule

• Swing Shift, 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Monday through Thursday

Pay

• Training pay starts at $21.50/hr. with potential to reach $27.00 for top performers.

• BONUS: Monthly performance-based bonus potential of up to $300 per month during busy season (March – July)

• Operate, monitor, and adjust automated and semi-automated ice cream production lines for ice cream novelties, including but not limited to packaging equipment, freezers, fruit feeders, robotics, and conveyors

• Perform equipment changeovers and settings adjustments to meet product specifications; assist with creation and continuous improvement of SOPs to minimize changeover time
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct minor operational issues such as misfeeds, product jams, sealing defects, or temperature fluctuations. Escalate major mechanical or process issues per maintenance escalation protocols
• Utilize RedZone software to monitor cycle rates, downtime events, track OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and input performance comments in real time
• Analyze RedZone data with shift supervisors and process specialists to develop action plans for increasing throughput, reducing waste, and improving equipment uptime
• Assist with weekly tear-down, sanitation, and reassembly of production equipment; work with Quality technicians to verify cleanliness with pre-op inspections before line startup
• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety policies, and quality standards including HACCP and allergen control measures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, ensuring all tools, spare parts, and materials are stored according to 5S workplace organization standards
• Communicate with upstream and downstream operators, line leads, and maintenance staff to ensure smooth production flow and rapid response to issues
• Complete all required production, sanitation, and downtime documentation accurately and on time
• Complete all required production, sanitation, and downtime documentation accurately and on time
• Coach entry-level employees on safely starting and stopping machines, as well as basic SSOPs and SOPs and operation best practices; assist in training and developing entry-level employees to become future machine operators
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet operational needs and production schedules.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating manufacturing machinery; food manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot production equipment in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move quickly on foot between multiple operating points to monitor and respond to issues on large machinery
• Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat, and climb stairs/ladders
• Fine Manual dexterity: ability to use arms, wrists, and hands to grasp, manipulate, assemble and disassemble equipment

Work Environment

• Room temperature (not refrigerated)
• May require contact with peanuts and tree nuts, including skin contact with pieces, oils, and/or dust
• Industrial manufacturing machinery has large moving parts and moderate to high noise levels
• PPE (personal protective equipment) provided and required at all times

100 YEARS OLD AND GROWING

In 1925, Casper Merrill took the milk and cream from the family milk cows and made the "original" Ice Cream Nut Sundae on a Stick in a ten-gallon milk can. He sold them at the local 4th of July celebration, and people wanted more Soon after, Casper developed his original FatBoy Ice Cream Sandwich, a much larger than usual ice cream novelty that earned its name. In the decades that followed, demand for our products spread nationwide and production grew to fill our world-class manufacturing facility.

Today, FatBoy is AMERICA'S #1 BEST SELLING ICE CREAM SANDWICH, along with a growing brand portfolio of premium ice cream novelties. Casper's has also added the Jolly Llama brand, which offers a variety of dairy-free and gluten-free frozen treats. Now backed by Private Equity firm MidOcean Partners, our Company Headquarters are still located in the beautiful agricultural surroundings of Richmond, Utah, where the company began a century ago.

For more information about our company and our products, please visit

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000