Machine Operator - Chocolate Production in Reading

Energy Jobline ZR; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Nut Company is seeking a dependable Machine Operator to support chocolate production, including panning, enrobing, and depositing. The role involves monitoring equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates with prior confectionery or food manufacturing experience are preferred, with training provided for the right person. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential to succeed in this hands-on role.

Qualifications

• Attendance must be dependable and consistent.
• Prior machine operation experience is preferred.
• Experience in chocolate or confectionery is a plus.
• Leadership or team lead experience is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow procedures and safety rules.
• Proficient English reading, writing, and basic math.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Operate chocolate production equipment for panning, enrobing, and depositing.
• Monitor equipment, product flow and quality.
• Load/unload tanks, trays, and materials.
• Assist with setup, changeovers, adjustments, cleaning.
• Complete production, quality, cleaning and food safety documentation.
• Report concerns and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Follow safety, GMP, SQF, sanitation, and allergen procedures.
• Keep work areas clean and production-ready.
• Communicate concerns to team members.

Skills

Dependable

Strong work ethic

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

About the Role

Schedule: Mon-Thurs 4 x 10s, overtime as needed

Weaver Chocolates is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented, and hands-on Machine Operator to join our chocolate production team. This role is responsible for operating and supporting chocolate production equipment used for panning, enrobing, and depositing chocolate and confectionery products.

The Machine Operator helps keep production running safely and efficiently while supporting product quality, team members, food safety standards, and daily production goals.

Experience in chocolate, confectionery, food manufacturing, or machine operation is , but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate chocolate production equipment used for panning, enrobing, depositing.
• Monitor equipment, product flow, and finished product quality.
• Load and unload tanks, trays, tubs, pans, ingredients, and production materials.
• Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, adjustments, basic troubleshooting, and cleaning.
• Complete required production, quality, cleaning, and food safety documentation accurately.
• Perform routine quality checks and report product or equipment concerns.
• Follow all company safety, food safety, GMP, SQF, sanitation, and allergen control procedures.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and production-ready.
• Communicate equipment, quality, material, safety, or production concerns to the appropriate team members.

Qualifications

• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Prior machine operation experience .
• Chocolate, confectionery, food manufacturing, or production experience is a plus.
• Leadership, line lead, or team lead experience .
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety rules, and production instructions.
• Proficient English reading, writing, and basic math skills.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well with others.
• High school diploma or GED .

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb steps/platforms, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment with machinery, moving parts, noise, food ingredients, and cooler or refrigerated conditions.

Experience

Experience with chocolate panning, enrobing, tempering, tanks, conveyors, or similar confectionery equipment is helpful but not required.

Familiarity with SQF, GMP, sanitation, allergen control, or food safety standards is also helpful.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is reliable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and committed to producing high-quality chocolate and confectionery products. The right candidate takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, communicates well, and is willing to lead by example.

Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.

About Weaver Nut Company

Weaver Nut Company, Inc. is a growing food manufacturing and distribution company serving customers with quality, integrity, and enthusiasm. We continue to invest in our people, equipment, and processes as we expand our capabilities and build for the future.

Weaver Nut Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Company Description

Weaver Nut Company is a growing, family-run food Manufacturer, Importer, Packager, and Distributor serving customers since 1975. We produce and distribute candies, chocolates, confections, dried fruits, nuts, snacks, and bulk foods, and we continue to invest in better equipment, better processes, and dependable people who take pride in serving customers with quality, integrity, and enthusiasm.

Company DescriptionWeaver Nut Company is a growing, family-run food Manufacturer, Importer, Packager, and Distributor serving customers since 1975. We produce and distribute candies, chocolates, confections, dried fruits, nuts, snacks, and bulk foods, and we continue to invest in better equipment, better processes, and dependable people who take pride in serving customers with quality, integrity, and enthusiasm.