Assistant Pasteurizer

Location: Sikeston, MO

Pay Range: $24.99 Per Hour – Paid Bi-Weekly

Bonus Eligible - Night Shift Premium ($.75)

This position trains on 12-hour days for approximately 6 weeks. After training, the scheduled shift will be 12-hour nights.

If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent as we build our diverse and inclusive culture. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

JOB PURPOSE:

Find your purpose at Unilever Ice Cream. Lead innovations that drive our business to win and grow. Learn from brilliant leaders and diverse colleagues in a global environment, becoming your best self.

Are you searching for a wonderful manufacturing opportunity? Then this role is tailored for you.

The Assistant Pasteurizer operates the HTST and employs the correct formulas and processes to supply the manufacturing department with the mix needed to meet scheduled production requirements.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for performing job functions in a manner that promotes a safe work environment, including compliance with confined space, PPE, fall protection, and all other safety policies and practices. 

• Sets up tanks and silos to receive products, including sanitizing and the assembly and disassembly of equipment. Operates system to assemble baths of mix according to the required specifications and ensures completion of all required paperwork. 

• Orders necessary ingredients per formula specifications. Acquires familiarity with outside purchases of liquid ingredients and ability to forecast the needs of doing so. 

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all GMP and quality requirements, including the cleanliness of the mix area. 

• Monitors equipment for malfunctions and performs minor repairs when needed. 

• Communicates with management and maintenance department regarding recurring problems and repair needs. 

• Oversees mix room operations, including rework personnel. 

• Plays active role within the WCM and other continuous improvement activities. Works with inspectors during equipment testing. 

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

What You’ll Love About his job: 

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union): 

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Quarterly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided

Benefits:  Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings  
benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

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 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

SKILLS:

• Basic understanding and ability to use computers.  
• Basic mathematical aptitude and ability to perform calculations in order to accurately measure raw materials. 
• Experience or training in operation of forklifts/ability to learn how to operate them. 
• Strong time management skills. 
• Ability to understand mechanical concepts and learn all aspects of the position in a brief period. 
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, ability to work in a team environment. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety and sanitation policies. 
• Food and team safety focused mindset. 
• Satisfactory score on the assessment test that is given to be considered for this position. 
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:    

• Ability to lift 50-to-80-pound bags of powder. 

Working Environment: 

Work is performed on the manufacturing floor and the mixed rooms. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, chemical exposure, noise, or heavy lifting. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and sanitary, safety toe, electrical, footwear. 

In addition, there will be exposure to allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean and cinnamon. There will also be exposure to chemicals and gasses such as ammonia.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity, and any other legally protected characteristic. 

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the US. If you are based outside of the US and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the US Market.  

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV, latest EoY and a motivation letter.  If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy, please make sure to tick this box during your application. Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application.

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to apply for other positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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