Production Assistant

Michigan Cream & Sugar is seeking an employee to help with all aspects of the ice cream production process. A successful Production Assistant will be self-motivated, self-disciplined, organized and detail oriented. They will be willing to learn and follow directions attentively, and complete assigned production tasks in an efficient manner.

Michigan Cream & Sugar highly values our staff and we reward individuals who demonstrate commitment. We strive to provide a healthy and respectful work environment for the whole team. Our employees are the key to our success, and we treat them accordingly.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

•18 years of age or older.

• Ability to work shifts of 10 hours or more.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions without variance.

• Strong organization and cleaning skills.

• Position requires extended periods of physical activity, including long periods of physical exertion often in freezer temperatures. This will include repeated lifting and stacking.

• Possess a working knowledge of spreadsheets as well as calculating decimals and percentages.

• Must be able to form good working relationships with all staff.

• Demonstrated history of dependability and reliability.

• Reliable transportation to commute to the following addresses:
• 160 Uptown Drive Bay City MI 48708
• 122 S Hamilton Saginaw MI 48602

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the following equipment, efficiently and as directed: Batch freezer, steam kettle, pasteurizer, blast chiller, convection oven, stand mixer, immersion blender, hand mixer, digital labeling machine, range or induction top, blender.

• Lift up to 30 pound buckets and pour them into a small opening without spilling.

• Lift 50 pound cases of product repeatedly throughout the shift.

• Walk long distances to retrieve necessary products as needed.

• Lift and retrieve heavy objects from high shelves, using a step-ladder.

• Pour large quantities of very hot liquid.

• Work in the freezer for long periods of time organizing and stacking heavy items.

• Manually cut sheets of product into consistent shapes and sizes.

• Measure powders and liquids to specified gram quantities using a digital scale.

• Prepare and bake cakes and cookie crumble, temper and cut chocolate, cook berry compote, caramelize sugar, make fudge, caramel, brittle and other variegates.

• Prepare and print production par lists from a spreadsheet on a laptop.

• Use ratios to determine liquid portion quantities.

• Accurately count the quantity on hand as directed and convert between quarts, pints, and gallons.

• Work closely in confined spaces with multiple coworkers.

• Portion ice cream into packaging neatly and efficiently.

• Prioritize and finish production tasks as needed to meet sales demand.

• Discard product that does not meet standards.

• Work clean and put away all product and equipment when each task is complete.

• Use best practices as instructed to maintain cleanliness.

• Wash and sanitize all dishes and clean up all spills.

• Take out trash.

Other Duties

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

HORIZONS Conference Center and Michigan Cream & Sugar provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HORIZONS Conference Center and Michigan Cream & Sugar complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

HORIZONS Conference Center and Michigan Cream & Sugar expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of HORIZONS Conference Center’s and Michigan Cream & Sugar employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

How To Apply

Please contact Tim Mangan at gm@michigancreamsugar.com for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Extended hours
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Nights as needed
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bay City, MI 48708: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person