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Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream ...

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream ...

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream ...

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream ...

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream ...

Ice Cream Project Engineer

Covington, TN · On-site

$88K - $133K/yr

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream ...

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream ...

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream ...

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How much do ice cream taster jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for ice cream taster in the United States is $14.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for an Ice Cream Taster?

As an Ice Cream Taster, your day usually involves sampling multiple batches of ice cream to evaluate flavor, texture, and consistency according to strict quality standards. You will document your findings, provide feedback to the product development or quality assurance teams, and participate in team tastings or sensory panels. Routine tasks may also include calibrating your palate, attending team meetings to discuss new products, and working closely with food scientists and production staff. This role often requires careful adherence to tasting protocols and strong collaboration to ensure the highest quality products reach consumers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ice Cream Taster position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ice Cream Taster, you need a keen sensory palate, strong attention to detail, and a background in food science or culinary arts. Familiarity with sensory evaluation tools, lab equipment, and standardized tasting protocols is often required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and the ability to give constructive feedback help set top candidates apart. These skills ensure the consistent quality of products and support innovation in developing new flavors and improving existing ones.

What is an Ice Cream Taster job?

An Ice Cream Taster, also known as a Sensory Analyst or Food Scientist, evaluates the flavor, texture, aroma, and overall quality of ice cream. They use their taste buds and sensory skills to ensure products meet company standards and appeal to consumers. This role may also involve developing new flavors, refining recipes, and providing feedback to production teams. Ice Cream Tasters often work for ice cream manufacturers, food companies, or research labs.

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Ice Cream Project Engineer

Ice Cream Project Engineer

Unilever

Burlington, VT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Unilever rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

145th of 380 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world's biggest pureplay ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What truly sets us apart is how we work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is highperformance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We're curious and ready for what's next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Looking for Your Dream Job?

Join The Magnum Ice Cream Company!

Scope: Permanent, Full time

Location: St. Albans, Vermont

Terms & Conditions: This is a project role with an anticipated end date of April 2027. At completion of the project, the intent is to integrate into a new role within the organization, subject to business needs.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We're on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

JOB PURPOSE:

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to lead and support cross-functional projects within our manufacturing operations at our St. Albans, VT factory. The role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing engineering projects that improve process efficiency, implement new equipment or processes, and support product launches.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with excellent project management and communication skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation, including scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
  • Projects include execution of ice cream packaging line install, ice cream process improvements, plant utilities modifications, refrigeration projects, and civil construction of buildings.
  • Review engineering drawings, align the drawings with site Safety, Quality, Operations, and Maintenance teams before finalizing and supervising the execution of projects.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and external vendors
  • Design, specify, and implement manufacturing equipment, tooling, and process improvements
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, risk assessments, and progress reports
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company best practices
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, process flows, and SOPs
  • Troubleshoot production issues and implement engineering solutions to improve reliability and throughput
  • Track project performance metrics and communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders
  • Lead project using EEM (Early Equipment Management) methodology.
  • Forecasting of Capex spend and tracking.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Skills, Experiences & Qualifications:

  • 5-7 Years experience in project engineering or related roles
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing engineering or capital equipment projects
  • Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, AutoCAD, etc.)
  • Understanding of project management principles, early equipment management, lean manufacturing, etc.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with FDA-regulated manufacturing

Leadership:

  • Ability to lead and influence up and down the organization
  • Strong ownership of project outcomes
  • Able to navigate through unexpected challenges and drive execution

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

  • A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit-7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We're building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
  • Career without limits-42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth.
  • A performance-driven culture-Freedom to act, disrupt and grow - your success is measured by impact.
  • A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose-We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to$133,000.The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC)takes into consideration a wide range of factors that areutilizedin making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits: TMICC employees are eligible toparticipatein 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 coverage for health insurance and retirement benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

#TMICC

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You'll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you're excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

- Roles with real accountability and visible impact

- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done

- Continuous learning and development as the business grows

- Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.


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