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Tysons Creamery

Ice Cream Maker

Chantilly, VA

$18 - $20/hr

Pastry Associate - Frozen Desserts (Part-Time) Tysons Creamery LLC Location: Chantilly, VA (Kitchen ... Experience working with frozen desserts, ice cream, pastry, confections, or other precision food ...

Crave Creamery

Ice Cream Scooper

New Milford, NJ · On-site

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

... Crave Creamery is an independent, locally owned ice cream shop in New Milford, NJ. We are looking ... If you love sweet treats, working with a fun crew, and serving your local community, we want to ...

Locksley Creamery

Ice Cream Scooper

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$19.61/hr

Ice Cream Scooper We are a small family-owned ice cream truck in Mission Bay and we're looking for a friendly, responsible person who enjoys working with customers and can confidently run a shift ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Making and packaging ice cream sandwiches * Preparing yogurt cups * Stocking and rotating product * Inventorying supplies * Maintaining organization and cleanliness in all areas * Working ...

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How much do creamery worker jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for creamery worker in the United States is $23.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.91 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a creamery worker?

Creamery workers are employees who assist in the production, processing, and packaging of dairy products such as milk, cheese, and butter in a creamery or dairy processing facility. Their tasks may include operating machinery, monitoring product quality, cleaning equipment, and ensuring sanitary conditions. Creamery workers play a crucial role in maintaining food safety standards and efficient production processes. They often work as part of a team and may need to follow strict guidelines to comply with health regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creamery worker?

To thrive as a Creamery Worker, you need a basic understanding of food safety, dairy processing techniques, and physical stamina, with a high school diploma often required. Familiarity with pasteurization equipment, packaging machinery, and adherence to HACCP or other food safety protocols is typically necessary. Attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability are crucial soft skills for maintaining product quality and meeting production goals. These skills ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of dairy products in compliance with industry standards.

What are some typical challenges creamery workers face during peak production periods?

During peak production periods, Creamery Workers often experience increased workloads and tighter deadlines to meet higher demand for dairy products. This can involve extended hours, a faster-paced environment, and the need to maintain strict quality and sanitation standards under pressure. Effective teamwork and communication are essential to keep operations running smoothly, and attention to detail is critical to ensure product consistency and safety. Adapting to changing schedules and staying organized can help Creamery Workers successfully navigate these busy times.

What is the difference between Creamery Worker vs Dairy Farm Worker?

AspectCreamery WorkerDairy Farm Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma, food safety trainingHigh school diploma, basic farm operation knowledge
Work EnvironmentProcessing plants, indoor environmentOutdoor farms, variable weather conditions
Industry UsageFood processing, dairy product manufacturingDairy farming, milk production
Job TasksMilk processing, cheese/yogurt productionMilking cows, animal care, feeding

While both roles involve working with dairy products, a Creamery Worker focuses on processing and manufacturing in a plant setting, whereas a Dairy Farm Worker is involved in the daily care and milking of dairy cattle on farms. The skills and environment differ, but both are essential in the dairy industry.

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Infographic showing various Creamery Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,095 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Ice Cream Production Worker - Humboldt Creamery

Crystal Creamery

Fortuna, CA • On-site

$20 - $23.62/hr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Crystal Creamery rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

70th of 445 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Description:

Humboldt Creamery is looking for Ice Cream Production Worker 

Humboldt Creamery is looking for an Ice Cream Production to join our team.  The position in the Ice Cream production will be responsible for cleaning and setting up ice cream manufacturing equipment prior to Production. 


Job Description

* Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified).

* Keep the palletizer stocked with empty pallets to permit non-stop operation of the palletizer. [remove if no auto-palletizer]

* Report any mechanical problems with palletizer malfunctions or conveyor breakdowns.

* Report any product/packaging issues.

* Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.

* Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.

* Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.

* Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes. 

* Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. 

* Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

* Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

* Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately. 

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Job Requirements

* High School Diploma or GED preferred; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

* Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.

* Must be able to able to stand, walk, push, or pull a majority of the day.  Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases high.

* Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit. 

* Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

* Be able to effectively work in a team environment.

* Effective verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

* Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background, and criminal checks).


Humboldt/Crystal Creamery is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.


We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Crystal Creamery is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

 
 

To apply please visit www.crystalcreamery.com.

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