Ice Cream Machine Operator; Night Shift

Machine Operator

Location:

Sikeston, MO

Pay Range: $26.87 per hour ($28.78 after 1 year) + $0.75 night shift differential
Paid Bi-Weekly

This position requires flexibility within shift patterns, particularly during the evening and overnight hours. Must be able to work any day of the week and adapt to schedule changes to align with business needs.
Only accepting applications for those able to work a night shift schedule.

At The Magnum Ice Cream Company, we don’t just make ice cream—we create moments of joy. As the world’s largest ice cream producer, we craft iconic brands like Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Klondike, Popsicle, Talenti, and more. Our factory teams are the heart of this success, working with speed, precision, and pride to deliver quality products enjoyed worldwide. If you’re bold, hardworking, and ready to grow, we offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive environment where your effort makes a real impact.

Join us and help shape the future of ice cream because life tastes better when you’re part of something extraordinary.

This position efficiently operates assigned equipment to produce products at prescribed standards; minimize material waste and product loss. The position also oversees all aspects of line function. The range of Operator roles varies between categories and technologies, but generally sits within the Filling, Mixer, Packing, Reporting, Shaping and Water Machinery Job Families.

• Set up machine for production including assembling freezers and various parts of machine, assemble necessary ingredients, sanitize lines, and adjust machine to formula specifications.
• Comply with all GMP/quality issues including all charting procedures. Follow established procedures for monitoring product specifications such as bar weight, product size, machine output, speed, wrap, code dates, product quality etc. Keep areas clean and dry.
• Monitor equipment for malfunctions, solve minor problems without assistance and eliminate potential threats to production. Communicate effectively with Supervisors and maintenance personnel regarding recurring problems and needs for repair. Take part in PM’s. Follow lubrication programs and maintain lube log.
• Oversee all operations at the workstation including responsibilities of the Wrapper Operators and Hand-packers. Work effectively with Wrapper operators and Hand packers to ensure smooth operation of line. Help work in tubs from freezer. Report any problems to Supervisors.
• Be involved with TPM and take part in the continuous improvement process.
• Function as needed in various capacities, including moving supplies and discard, filling in for Wrapper Operators and Hand packers as necessary and other duties as assigned.

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union):
Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Life Insurance | Uniforms and PPE provided

Additional Perks for the Sikeston location:
Referral bonus | safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount | access to company store | take home 1 pint or 3 bars of ice cream daily

• Achieving a passing score on a proctored skills assessment conducted onsite is required before the final interview.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to learn all functions of the job within a reasonable amount of time.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and to keep accurate written records.
• Ability to work various hours and shifts (i.e., 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts) as needed.
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds several times per hour.

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through experience working on machinery on satisfactory completion of technical/shop courses.

Working Environment:
Variable, consisting of the office environment, the mix room, and the manufacturing floor. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, chemical exposure, or heavy lifting. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend,…