JOB DESCRIPTION

An Ice Cream Maker is responsible for operating, cleaning, and providing general maintenance and upkeep for a variety of equipment. These functions include a variety of duties and responsibilities that are directly, or indirectly, linked to the safest production of the highest quality ice cream products possible.

Primary Responsibilities:

Ensure the highest quality product by performing all required procedures, quality checks and documentation to meet specifications
Operate and troubleshoot equipment
Communicate with upstream and downstream operations to maintain process flow and prevent production disruptions
Disassemble, clean/sanitize and reassemble all required equipment
Set up, maintain, monitor, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain product, quality, and safety specifications
Conduct required quality checks on products.
Communicate and interact with others in a manner consistent with the company's Grooves and "I Can Make a Difference" philosophies.
Perform other duties as required.
Ordering inventory from vendors and suppliers and securing shipment arrival times
Managing inventory by stocking and cataloging products for a business
Performing quality checks on stored inventory and discarding inventory that does not meet the company s standards
Updating inventory count and maintaining inventory records to share with management and other stakeholders in the business
Reporting discrepancies in inventory that indicate theft, such as too little inventory at last count
Implementing loss prevention programs to prevent theft
Obtaining estimates and price details from different vendors to compare costs
Researching the accuracy of product details and testing new products

Work Environment:

In this position, the employee will regularly work with Owner and ice cream truck team members; 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.

Job requirements:

18 years of age or older
Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Ability to read and write legibly in English
Work well with Google DOCS, Sheets,Calendar,Gmail
Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills
Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
High School diploma or GED
One year related experience (preferred).

Job Responsibilities:

Work in our kitchen location to create Polar Bros fresh ice cream pints and tubs for wholesale partners and clients Note: this role does NOT interact with the public; rather it is a small team working in our central kitchen facility
Become highly skilled and efficient at churning fresh ice cream using our proprietary ice cream equipment technology
Carefully follow production schedules and operations protocols
Ensure pints are packed with ice cream that lives up to Polar Bros high quality taste and texture standards
Work as a productive and responsive team member, who contributes positively to the PB culture
Updating inventory daily and rotating products
Cost outs/ menu writing

What We Offer: $19-$20

An entrepreneurial work environment where you can have an impact on a growing company
A welcoming and supportive team where diversity and creativity are valued
A workplace in the Denver and tri county and Jefferson County
A complimentary ice cream with each shift + PB merchandise.
Flexible Hours and Work Days
Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand at least 4 hours at a time
Authorized to work in the United States

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 45 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Lakewood, CO 80215 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Lakewood, CO 80215: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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