Ice Crafter

The Ice Crafter is a production role responsible for executing all stages of the craft ice production process. This includes filling and moving Freeze Chamber Modules (FCMs), harvesting, bagging, sealing, case packing, and palletizing, all while following strict quality and safety standards. The position is hands-on and physically active, ensuring the highest product quality and consistency.

Filling and Cart Movement Unload FCMs from Carts and place in filler pucks. The most efficient move is to pick and move 2 FCMs at a time, one in each hand. FCMs: Empty 3.1lbs (1) Pick Elevation: 9” to 70” Load Filled FCMs from Filler Pucks to Carts The most efficient move is to pick and move 2 FCMs at a time, squeezing two together.

FCMs: Full 5.2 lbs (1) Place Elevation: 9” to 70” Push Carts from Fill Room to Freezers and Freezers to Harvest Room. Carts have 4 wheels – Total weight ~450 lbs. when FCMs are filled. Move Carts in and out of freezers via a cart ramp. This task requires 2 people. Ramp = 55 lbs. The Ramp Angle is 5.5 degrees. Open Freezer and Position Ramp in Door.

Push Carts up or down ramp carefully guiding carts to keep on the ramp. Move Ramps from freezer door and close freezers. Freezer Floors and ramps may be slick from water or ice. Caution is necessary. Push Carts from Harvester Room to Fill Room Carts have 4 wheels – Total weight ~ 275 lbs. when FCMs are empty. Harvesting Feeding FCMs to the automated harvester.

Unload full FCMs from carts one at a time. FCM = Weight, 5.2 lbs. Pick height from carts: 9” to 70”. Align FCM on conveyor feeding the automated harvester. Working Silicone out of Shells. Separate Silicone from Shell Place Silicone in White Tubs Empty Water / Waste Ice from shells Move shells to reassembly table. Occasional Squeezing and Lifting of Silicone from Shell is required.

Requires hand and forearm strength. Occasional removal of Waste Ice Block from Silicon Strike ice block with a hammer or striking ice block against the waste tub. Working Ice Spheres from Silicone Separate Ice Product from Silicone Back and forth twisting motion, like wringing a towel, required to remove ice spheres. Ice Spheres are placed into white tubs and passed down the line for bagging.

Silicone is placed to the side for the reassembly step. Reassemble FCMs Arrange 3 silicone pieces on the table. Slide plastic shell over the silicone to reassemble FCM. Load Carts Load empty FCMs on to carts. FCM weight = 3.1 lbs. Place height from 9” to 70”. Most efficient move is to pick and place 2 – 3 FCMs at once.

Bagging Moving tubs of spheres from harvest area to bagging area. Tubs can be slid on the table or hand carried from workstation to workstation. Total Weight, up to 20 lbs. Place correct quantity of spheres into packages. (6ct or 18ct.) The most efficient move is to pack 2 spheres at a time into the bags. Replenishing boxes of bags from storage may be required.

Carts available for transport. Lifting from storage pallet to cart and cart to storage shelf in bagging area. Full Box Weight Retail bags ~ 10 lbs. Full Box Weight Foodservice bags ~ 22 lbs. Visual Inspection for product quality and defects Keep up with harvesting pace. Sealing Manually feed the filled bags, one at-a-time, into the heat sealer.

Verify code dater is printing correctly. Weigh each bag when running Food Service Product. Keep up with the bagging pace. Case Packing Manually rack open flat cases and place them into the Auto Carton Erector. Manually pack bags into case Push filled case into auto case taper. Employee safety around this equipment is important as there are a lot of moving parts.

Hands must be kept clear of moving and energized equipment. Replenishing boxes from storage may be required. Carts available for transport. Retail Case bundle of 25 ~ 5 lbs. Food Service bundle of 25 ~ 11 lbs. Keep up with the sealing pace. Storing and Pallet Building Moved finished cases from takeaway conveyor to small chest freezers in harvest room.

Cases will be placed at elevations from 5” to 65” You may take up to 3 cases to the freezer every time. A cart will be provided to move the cases to the small freezers. Cases weight:Retail ~ 10 lbs/case or Food Service ~ 18 lbs/case Keep up with casing pace. Move Finished Cases from small chest freezers to build pallets.

Cases will be picked from 5’ to 65” elevations and placed on pallets. Pallet height starts at 5” and goes as high as 78”. Cases weight:Retail ~ 10 lbs/case or Food Service ~ 18 lbs/case Use a pallet jack to move products from harvest room to warehouse area . Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment This job operates in a production and warehouse environment. Employees are regularly exposed to: Handling ice and cold conditions when occasionally moving in and out of the freezers Warm Conditions in the Warehouse during the summer. Moving mechanical equipment Wet and slippery surfaces Loud noise levels The role routinely requires the use of protective clothing and equipment, including gloves, hairnets, and Composite toe slip resistant shoes.

(Company provides boots, employee can also bring their own with company approval. Work Shoes must be left on site.) Physical Demands The employee must be fully capable of performing all duties listed above. Physical demands include: Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting (weights up to 70 lbs with assistance).

Hand and forearm strength for squeezing and twisting silicone molds. Lifting and placing items from heights ranging 5” to 78”. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Expected Work Hours Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Travel Requirements No travel is required for this position.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience No specific prior experience required. Preferred Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience working in a warehouse and/or production line.

Required Skills

and Qualifications Ability to follow detailed processes and safety protocols. Team-oriented and dependable with strong attention to quality and detail. Willingness to work in cold, wet, and noisy environments. Other Duties This job description is not a comprehensive list of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Company.

Benefits

Dental insurance Health insurance Health Savings Account Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Vision Insurance