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Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc.

Manager Shift

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$14.75 - $18.75/hr

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 ...

Zentis North America

Process Engineer

Plymouth, IN · On-site

... ice cream and bakery manufacturers.As a Process Engineer based in our Plymouth, IN facility you ... Provide engineering and/or technical support for all factory floor systems, to include working with ...

Primo Brands

Transport Driver

Greenwood, IN · On-site

$30/hr

Factory Location: Greenwood, Indiana Compensation: $30.00 / hour Shift differential: 6%-8% of base ... ® , Ice Mountain ® Ozarka ® , and Zephyrhills ® , purified brands, Primo Water ® and ...

Richmond Baking Company

Sanitarian

Richmond, IN · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

... factory and its equipment for the production lines. In addition, they assist in maintaining the ... Clean the exterior portion of premises; snow and ice removal on exterior portion of the plant. Must ...

Primo Brands

Transport Driver

Greenwood, IN · On-site

$30/hr

Factory Location: Greenwood, Indiana Compensation: $30.00 / hour Shift differential: 6%-8% of base ... ® , Ice Mountain ® Ozarka ® , and Zephyrhills ® , purified brands, Primo Water ® and ...

Richmond Baking Company

Sanitarian

Richmond, IN · On-site

$14.75 - $17.75/hr

... factory and its equipment for the production lines. In addition, they assist in maintaining the ... Clean the exterior portion of premises; snow and ice removal on exterior portion of the plant. Must ...

Primo Brands

Transport Driver

Greenwood, IN · On-site

$30/hr

Factory Location: Greenwood, Indiana Compensation: $30.00 / hour Shift differential: 6%-8% of base ... ® , Ice Mountain ® Ozarka ® , and Zephyrhills ® , purified brands, Primo Water ® and ...

South Shore Line

Terminal Carman

Michigan City, IN · On-site

Cleaning work on own or as part of a cleaning crew, experience in factory or fleet maintenance ... Work is done on significantly uneven surfaces and may require work on snow or ice covered ground ...

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How much do ice factory jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for ice factory in Indiana is $16.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.62 and $17.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an ice factory worker do?

Ice factory workers are employees who operate machinery and oversee the production of ice in industrial settings. Their responsibilities typically include monitoring ice-making equipment, packaging and storing ice, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and ensuring that the ice meets quality requirements. They may also load ice for delivery and perform basic maintenance on machines. The work environment can be cold and physically demanding. Attention to detail and adherence to hygiene protocols are important in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an ice factory worker?

In an ice factory, daily responsibilities often include operating and monitoring ice-making machinery, ensuring product quality, packaging and storing ice, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards in the facility. Employees may also be responsible for loading and unloading ice for delivery, keeping accurate production records, and performing routine maintenance on equipment. Collaboration with team members is important to keep production running smoothly and to quickly address any issues that arise during shifts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ice factory worker?

To thrive as an Ice Factory Worker, you need a strong understanding of basic machinery operation, physical stamina, and attention to detail, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with industrial ice-making machines, conveyor systems, and safety protocols is usually required. Dependability, teamwork, and effective communication are vital soft skills for maintaining production flow and safety standards. These skills and qualities ensure efficient, safe, and consistent ice production in a demanding industrial environment.

What is the difference between Ice Factory vs Ice Maker?

AspectIce FactoryIce Maker
CertificationsFood safety, equipment operationFood safety, equipment operation
Work EnvironmentLarge-scale production facilitiesSmall-scale or commercial appliances
Industry UsageIndustrial ice productionResidential or small business use
Job FocusManaging large-scale ice productionOperating and maintaining ice machines

While both roles involve ice production, an Ice Factory typically refers to large-scale industrial facilities producing ice for commercial use, requiring knowledge of large equipment and safety standards. An Ice Maker usually pertains to operating smaller machines, often in retail or residential settings. The main difference lies in scale, environment, and job responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Ice Factory job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,376 per year, or $16 per hour.

Sanitation Specialist

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc.

Fort Wayne, IN • On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream rating

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 444 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Role and Activity
  • Clean Sensory Room after session has been conducted. No ice cream present on counter. Ensure cardboard, trash & ice cream is thrown out (appropriate trash bins). Sanitizer cabinet should be always stocked.
  • Maintain the Storage Room shelves and Production Line bins and cabinets with the necessary supplies and PPE for Operations. They must have enough for the entire scheduled shift (hair masks, gloves, bags, etc.). Lint rollers need to be maintained throughout the factory as well.
  • Maintain the soaps and sanitizers in every Hand-Wash station throughout the factory. Monitor for chemical output and keep them clean throughout each shift. This includes the surrounding areas.
  • Scrub assigned drains for each Hand-Wash station when scheduled. Remove all debris that falls in and around them to prevent overflow.
  • Clean and sanitize assigned areas of the factory as part of the Master Sanitation schedule. Equipment carts and foamers need to be clean and organized. Chemical jugs need to be emptied and placed on the storage shelves.
  • Maintain the production floor & drain brushes properly. Adhere to the factory color code policy.
  • Ensure the plastic, trash, paper towel pieces, cardboard and other miscellaneous items are disposed of in their proper bins. Production floors must be maintained throughout each shift.
  • Empty aerosol can dispensers as needed in their appropriate locations.
  • Adhere to drain cleaning schedule as it applies to the Master Sanitation program. Proper PPE must be always worn. Includes multiple areas throughout the factory.
  • Maintain, repair, and always replace the paper towel dispensers, especially at the production floor entrances.
  • Ensure the hand sanitizers get replenished when empty. Repair or replace them as needed.
  • Remove any damaged equipment and items from the factory floor and dispose of them in appropriate location.
  • Sanitize flat surfaces throughout the factory. Includes multiple areas such as: office tables, countertops, break room tables, sink and coffee areas, electrical panels, operator desks/computers, etc.
  • Maintain an accurate min/max inventory of cleaning and factory equipment. This includes materials, tools, and supplies used throughout the factory.
  • Trained and qualified in factory CIP cleaning procedures and policies. Required to work with Production and Quality departments in addressing environmental issues throughout the factory.
  • Ensures that unauthorized associates do not tamper with the chemicals in the chemical room or attempt to dispense chemicals manually.
  • Maintain all chemical jugs/spray bottles. Ensure they are labeled correctly and ensures we do not run out of new labels for the factory.
  • Maintain the Men's/Women's locker room clean. This includes the janitorial cleaning of the toilets, stalls, sinks and trash bins. Includes:
  • Main factory restrooms
  • Front office restrooms
  • North Warehouse restrooms
  • Quality Lab
  • Ensure locker room floors get swept and mopped. Dust off the top of the lockers and all flat surfaces.
  • Conduct a monthly deep cleaning of the locker rooms: caustic chemical scrub, manual scrubbing and sanitize from top to bottom.
  • Ensure the overhead piping and vents in locker rooms get dusted and the vents get cleaned as assigned on the Master Sanitation schedule.
  • Maintain the Cafeteria area clean. This includes wiping down tables, throwing out trashes, sweeping/mopping the floors and cleaning the microwave and sink areas.
  • Conduct a weekly cleaning of the Maintenance boiler room from top to bottom. This includes the main maintenance shop, sink, behind cabinets and overheads.
  • Conduct weekly cleaning of the Electrical room (behind Line 8/above the Lab). This includes dusting and wiping down panels.
  • Conduct a weekly cleaning of the Maintenance Frigo room from top to bottom. This includes the main panels, and entire floor.
  • Conduct a weekly cleaning of the Factory Parts Warehouse from top to bottom. This includes dusting the entire warehouse, shelves and disposing of waste appropriately.
  • Conduct daily cleaning of the Northwest and Northeast warehouses. This includes the white lines and main driveways for forklift drivers and driving the duster outside to keep the area dirt-free and presentable.
  • Conduct weekly cleaning of the roof walkway areas that pertain to production. Includes rinsing, scrubbing, and post rinsing.
  • Conduct regular cleaning of the Blackstone Street parking lot using an assigned blower.
  • Conduct daily floor cleaning with Floor Scrubbers. This includes:
  • Product Floor main walkways
  • Drystock receiving area drive/walkways
  • Shipping drive/walkways
  • Maintain factory hot water hoses. Repair and replace leaks using the correct tools throughout the factory as assigned by shift. Conduct regular audits with direct supervisor.
  • Conduct regular perimeter walks with direct supervisor to ensure the outside of the factory is always presentable.
  • Includes other tasks as assigned.

Communication
  • Always develops and maintains a professional attitude.
  • Communicates with team professionally and executes thorough pass downs daily with outgoing/incoming shift.
  • Uses effective interactive skills and communication to uphold cleaning standards as scheduled on the Master Sanitation program. Meets the needs of the team as a whole.
  • Communicates all problems and concerns to appropriate personnel (Supervisor, QA, Maintenance, Production, etc.).
  • Documents completed tasks accordingly and completes all assigned forms before leaving for the day.

Safety & Quality
  • Always follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and good housekeeping practices.
  • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment including steel-toed shoes, face shield, hearing protection, etc.
  • Follows correct Lock Out, Tag Out (LOTO) policy and procedures where needed. Never places any body parts in moving machinery or hazardous materials.
  • Reports and follows up to ensure that safety items are resolved within the factory (includes leaking hoses/pumps, storage of chemical, broken sinks/toilets, etc.).
  • Follows proper lifting techniques and ergonomics.
  • Performs safety checks on E-stops, pull-cords and eye wash stations. Reports anything not within specifications.
  • Ensures that all guards are in place on equipment where required.
  • Uses correct chemicals in proper applications.
  • Organizes all chemicals, tools, etc. in designated locations in the restrooms and chemical warehouse.
  • Never compromises on food safety and always complies with all applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Reports quality concerns to direct Supervisor and Quality Assurance Department.

Environmental
  • Takes action(s) to avoid spills when using chemicals to avoid water pollution.
  • Disposes of empty containers appropriately when using liquid cleaning chemicals and granular type cleaners. Containers must be triple rinsed.
  • Mixes chemicals only when specified to avoid unnecessary air pollution, chemical reactions and potential safety incidents.
  • Disposes of waste appropriately, after approval from Safety, Health and Environmental team. Recycles materials when possible.
  • Avoids allowing chemical residue to flow down to the floor drains and files reports when/if they do.
  • Contacts Environmental Personnel or Facilities when there is a chemical spill to assist in the immediate cleanup of the spill.
  • Understands all environmental, safety, and hazard (HAZCOM) aspects of the position and follows standard procedures related to these as outlined on the SHE sheet.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
  • Chemical handling, CIP Sanitation and Janitorial experience preferred
  • Inventory control/handling preferred
  • Must work autonomously with limited supervision and be results driven
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair minor mechanical issues (use of basic tools)
  • Must manage time responsibly to complete assigned tasks on a regular schedule
  • People skills and training skills preferred
  • Ability to work side by side with Production and Quality to resolve issues and make improvements
  • Work cross-shifts when necessary for business-needs purposes

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty acceptably. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions (so long as the job function doesn't create/present the operator with the possibility of suffering a more serious disability).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
  • Understand verbal and written instructions in English.
  • Must follow safety rules and procedures including the wearing of safety PPE where appropriate.
  • Must observe Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Tulare Operations Center policies.
  • Must be able to move around, to and from one's designated work area on concrete and dairy brick surfaces which are often uneven, wet, and slippery. This includes ladders, scissor lifts and boom lifts, inside and outside the factory.
  • Work every scheduled day and arrive at workstation before the scheduled start time.
  • Communicate effectively with various support groups, supervisors, and team members as assigned.
  • Detect and understand warning lights, buzzers, alarms, or instruments indicating hazardous conditions or circumstances which may cause equipment or product loss and physical harm.
  • Must be able to work in a wet environment.
  • Must be able to grip/use a low-pressure hot water hose/nozzle (80-100 lbs. of pressure) for 30 minutes to 1-hour periods.
  • Lift up to 60 lbs. (material boxes, equipment, parts) from floor level to a height of 3 to 4 feet high.
  • Use various hand tools for cleaning and equipment repair/replacement. Includes floor scrubbers and wet/dry shop-vacs.
  • Must be able to climb and descend ladders. Working at heights certified for overhead cleaning and hose repair.
  • Work in temperatures ranging from 35° F - 100° F (depending on time of year) inside and outside the factory.
  • Must possess the ability to understand verbal and written safety and chemical handling instructions.
  • Must be able to hold manual dexterity and strength to operate a high-pressure hose and use tools in equipment disassembly and reassembly.
  • Measurable Outcomes
  • A clean workstation and factory
  • Efficient "Speedy" line cleans daily
  • No water damage on machines- proper bagging of electrical components
  • Zero rejections for product food safety and quality issues due to improper cleaning
  • Daily, weekly, monthly audit targets are fully met
  • Costs are maintained at/below budgeted levels
  • Effective hygiene plans and schedules in place
  • Training and development plans in place for all teams, producing measurable business benefits
  • Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented
  • Reduction in accidents and incidents on a year-over-year YOY basis
  • An improving trend on the submitted weekly KPI's
  • Shop floor presence and hands-on approach
  • Clean and Dry floors throughout main production areas

Behaviors
  • Performance: Open to change and will always look for better, simpler, and more effective ways of operating.
  • Hands-On approach & Shop Floor based: Decisions and plans based on looking and being part of the event, not solely based on report reading.
  • Zero Compromise on Quality & Excellence: Hygiene, Process, Labor Resource and Waste.
  • Entrepreneurial: Challenges the status quo and explores new ideas and opportunities.
  • Continually striving to increase knowledge of the processes and products: Understand all tasks, processes, and activities as an expert in Ice Cream.
  • Teamwork: Commitment and enthusiasm to working together to achieve better outcomes.
  • Accountability: Personal commitment, full participant who uses personal impact to build the business.
  • Consumer focused: Drives service excellence and knows what customers and consumers want.
  • Know Your People: Spend time getting to know your people, their skills, interests, knowledge, etc.

WORK ENVIRONEMENT
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.
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 rate for this position is $26.20 per hour.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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