Mix Maker

Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands?  Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced, and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe?

At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri – a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer’s & Edy’s, Skinny Cow and Outshine, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area’s hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply Chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it.

Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you.

Main Purpose of Job:

To consistently achieve production of mix and receipt of bulk materials through effective management of the processes, and proper use of equipment. Always maintaining the highest levels of quality, safety & hygiene. This will be achieved by ensuring all mix areas are effectively coordinated through having clear knowledge and understanding of requirements, and attention to detail.

Role and Activity

• Make mix and cookie coating necessary for production lines. Test butterfat and solids to insure they meet specifications. Notify QA immediately if tests are not within specification.  
• Receive dairy, sugar, egg and chocolate coating tankers. 
• CIP tanks and tankers as needed. Follow SOP’s & SSOP’s.  
• Understand how the CIP system works and demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems in a timely manner. 
• Monitor equipment, i.e. HTST, homogenizer, computers, pumps, spray balls, air valves and ensure they are in good condition and that they meet all specifications.   
• Accurately complete all paperwork to include HTST charts, date, cut in and out, efficiency chart, mix making data.  
• Ensure all consumptions are correct and done in real time.  
• Count raw material powders to ensure inventory accuracy.  
• Keep entire area of mix processing clean, neat and organized.  This includes all raw material storage areas for mix powders.  
• Communicate any issues with possible solutions to your supervisor or manager as they arise.  
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency to accomplish “Team” goals and tasks. 
• Must ensure all paperwork is accurate before submitting. 
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on pumps and valves in mix area.  
• Keep pumps in working order and spares available. 
• Participate in the Self-Inspection Audits and follow up with supervisor to ensure issues were resolved. 
• Act with a sense of urgency to accomplish goals and tasks. 
• Know and understand department metrics of quality, reliability and safety. 
• You are responsible for your performance, efficiencies, waste, quality, safety, results.  
• Lead Pre-Shift meetings as necessary and conduct shift hand off meeting 
• Follow, monitor and understand all GMP/HACCP/QMS and product safety regulations. 
• Keep waste to a minimum. 
• Swipe in and out on time. Be at your work area as scheduled and on time to pre and post shift meetings. 
• Stay focused at all times! Make timely decisions. Find root cause and solution to problems.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values 
• Perform other job duties as assigned 
• Train others as assigned 

Measurable Outcomes

• No downtime from lack of mix 
• Reducing trends of wastage. 
• Accurate mix powder inventory. 

Levels of Responsibility

• Service Level to production. 
• Completion of the required mix schedule to plan. 
• Inventory Control.
• Trouble shooting.
• Quality and technical system adherence.
• Health & Safety.
• Team Focus.
• Impeccable hygiene standards always adopting “clean as you go” principles.

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES: Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

We Take Ownership

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

We Do What Is Right

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together

• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

Position Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older.
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• One-year related experience (preferred).

Work Environment: 

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.

• Cold Temperatures: Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.
  • Requires use of cold-protective PPE.
  • May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.
• Fast-Paced: Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.
  • High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.
• Standing for Long Hours: Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.
  • Repetitive hand and arm movements required.
  • Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Food Safety Regulations: Employees must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.).
• Team-Oriented: Workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging.

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is $30.16 per hour, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance).

We offer a comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.   

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