Ice Cream Machine Operator - Kurdistan Reliant HR Consultancy

Position Title: Ice Cream Machine Operator

Department: Production / Manufacturing

Location: Factory

Reports To: Production Supervisor / Line In-charge

Job Purpose

To operate, monitor, and maintain ice cream production machines, ensuring smooth

production, product quality, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operation & Production

• Operate and monitor ice cream machines (freezers, mixers, fillers, and packing units)

according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Adjust machine settings (temperature, speed, mix levels) to meet production

requirements.

• Feed raw materials (milk, flavors, mix, etc.) into machines as per production schedule.

• Ensure continuous flow of production with minimal downtime.

Quality & Hygiene Control

• Check product texture, taste, and consistency during production.

• Ensure correct portioning, filling, and packaging of ice cream.

• Follow hygiene and sanitation procedures in handling food products.

• Record batch numbers, production data, and quality checks.

Machine Maintenance & Safety

• Perform basic machine cleaning and preventive maintenance.

• Report technical faults, breakdowns, or irregularities immediately to maintenance staff.

• Ensure safe operation of machinery in compliance with health and safety guidelines.

• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Teamwork & Reporting

• Coordinate with production team, quality control, and maintenance teams.

• Maintain proper documentation of production output and wastage.

• Support in training new operators or helpers when required.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Knowledge of food processing machinery (preferably ice cream or dairy).

• Ability to operate and troubleshoot basic machine functions.

• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.

• Attention to detail and quality.

• Time management and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Secondary school education.

• Technical diploma in food processing / mechanical field preferred.

• 1–3 years’ experience in food manufacturing or ice cream/dairy industry.

Work Conditions

• Work in cold storage and production environments.

• Shift-based duties depending on factory operations.

• Standing for long hours and handling ingredients/machine parts required.