Job Description

Job Title:

Mix Plant Operator 3

Location:

Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Co. manufacturing plant, 2221 Daniels St., Madison, WI 53718

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule:

First shift (7:00 am-4:00pm) Monday-Friday

About Us

At Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company, our mission is to create extraordinary ice cream as a means to build community and spread joy. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream is a family-owned and operated company that has been making super-premium ice cream in Madison, Wisconsin, and distributing to independent businesses across the country, since 1962.

Our mission is driven by our core values:

Integrity

: Demonstrating honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in decisions.

Passion

: Nurturing enthusiasm, dedication, and a shared strong work ethic among our team.

Connection

: Intentionally working to be aware of, support, and lift others up around us.

Joy

: A spared lightheartedness and playfulness that is rooted in an appreciation for and trust in each other.

Quality

: Maintaining high standards in all aspects of our business to ensure safety and customer satisfaction.
If you're someone who shares our enthusiasm for creating joy, connecting with others, and delivering excellence in every aspect of what you do, we'd love to have you join our team!

The Role

As a Mix Plant Operator 3, you will play a key role in helping us bring our mission to life. The role includes all tasks involved in the production of ice cream mix while following standard operating procedures for food safety and sanitation. You will be training for advancement to Mix Plant Operator 2 and 1.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsible for batching and pasteurization of mixes per the daily mix production plan, including but not limited to: Keep the equipment in good working order and make written work requests when needed. Operate HTST and Vat pasteurization (while working toward becoming a State of Wisconsin Certified Operator) Maintain all required documentation including Plex Review all documentation including that for the CCP for the required parameters Conduct sanitation activities as needed on all equipment required for daily mix activities. Ensure adherence to all regulatory policies, practices, and procedures Ensure the highest quality product by performing all procedures, quality checks, and documentation to meet specification Conduct and document required quality checks on product Set up, maintain, monitor, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain product, quality, and safety specifications (e.g. pumps, tanks, piping) Communicate with upstream and downstream operations to maintain process flow and prevent production disruptions Operate and troubleshoot equipment Attach appropriate labels and tags to their corresponding products and packages

About You

We're looking for individuals who:

Are at least 18 years of age Have punctual, predictable, and reliable attendance Are cooperative and able to take direction Have good teamwork skills Can concentrate while doing repetitive tasks Have strong attention to detail and organizational skills Can follow safety protocols and work in a physically demanding environment Can constantly lift ingredients and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs. Can ascend and descend a ladder Can remain in a stationary position (standing) 100% of shift Are Bilingual in Spanish and English (a plus)
Previous experience in food/dairy manufacturing is a plus, but your attitude and alignment with our values matter most.

Think you might not check every box? Apply anyway! We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways. We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and looking for passionate individuals who align with our mission, not just perfect resumes.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven team that's making a positive impact Opportunities for growth and development Free and discounted ice cream (because joy tastes better with a cone in hand!) Daily and weekly overtime pay
Upon successful completion of 60-day probationary period:

Company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Health, dental, vision, and additional life insurance coverage Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days 401(K) eligibility after 6 months of service Parental Leave available after 1 year of service
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 50 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Work Location: In person