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Are you looking to catapult your career by driving high-impact transformation with household brands? Do you crave an entrepreneurial, fast paced, and engaging growth assignment working with incredible people from across the globe?
At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as part of Froneri - a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Häagen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer's & Edy's, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area's hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it.
Unleash your potential at Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career we have in store for you.
Main Purpose of the job:
This is a frozen warehouse position that entails physical labor in a 0 degree loading dock and -20 degree warehouse environment. All employees have safety as the highest priority while maintaining productivity standards as well as order accuracy at rates specified by the leadership team. Employees will primarily work in High Reach Powered Industrial Truck positions as well as Inventory Support and Battery Room Operations.
Performance Tracking:

• Motivated to work in a strong customer service required environment, incented by team goals made up of: Safety, Quality, Productivity, Customer service and Improved Processes.
• Comfortable working at heights and operating a scissor lift.
• Comply and monitor all GMPs and Safety regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas of the RDC.
• Demonstrate initiative and be self-motivated.
• Participate and lead NCE LEAN Activities.
• Implement and Maintain NCE functional systems within RDC.
• Ability to problem solve through use of Go-See-Think-Do and DMAIC projects
• Must be willing to become Expert Trainer Certified and SME for capability building within teams.

High Reach Power Industrial Trucks

• Flexible to be cross functional with other warehouse job functions including Route Pick, Palletizing, Route loader, Hand Picker, Full Pallet Pick, Full Pallet Loader and Replenishing.
• Must be able to maintain target pallet and piece movement targets as per the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) set for the operation.
• Proven skill in safely maneuvering all types of material handling equipment and powered industrial trucks.
• Must fully know and understand the theory of Box Utility.
• Ability to master all aspects of the on board computer software (RF) in High Reach Forklifts.

Battery Room Operation

• Must be capable of tracking and rotating equipment in the battery room.
• Must be able to troubleshoot minor equipment issues before involving maintenance.
• Must wear all applicable PPE in assigned functions as well as knowledgeable in cleaning material spills as it may relate to batteries and equipment.

Inventory Operation

• Must be able to problem solve and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Must be able to locate pallets, logically and physically.
• Must be familiar with cycle counting process and resolution of any discovered discrepancies.
• Have ability to fully comprehend the IMREX inventory management system and Hyperion Database system.

Required Experience:

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have good math and problem solving skills.
• Must be computer literate.
• Willingness to work nights, weekend, overtime, holidays as scheduled
• Ability to perform in an extreme cold environment
• Hold multiple forklift certifications

Position Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• One-year related experience (preferred).

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES: Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.
We Take Ownership

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

We Do What Is Right

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together

• Ensure decisions are based on what's best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

Work Environment:
In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment.
The work is fast paced.

• Cold Temperatures: Parts of the facility, such as storage and production areas, may be kept at low temperatures.
  • Requires use of cold-protective PPE.
  • May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods.
• Fast-Paced: Workers often operate under strict timelines to meet production quotas.
  • High-speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines.
• Standing for Long Hours: Many roles require prolonged standing and repetitive tasks.
  • Repetitive hand and arm movements required.
  • Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Food Safety Regulations: Employees must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.).
• Team-Oriented: Workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging.

The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.
The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay for prospective employees in this role is 27.87 per hour, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay and annual bonuses (variable depending on company performance).
We offer a comprehensive group benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K plan with employer match and annual contribution available.
Visa sponsorship not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan and H-1B lottery registration) for this position.
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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