2nd Shift Machine Operator

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates is seeking a production operator to operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, ensuring products meet quality and safety standards. You will monitor machine performance and maintain proper temperatures, weights, and color, while following daily schedules.

The role requires adherence to SQF and GMP policies, ability to work a Monday–Friday shift 3:30 PM–11:30 PM, and willingness to assist with cleaning and set-up tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production machinery.
• Ability to follow schedules and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations (SQF, GMP).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production machinery to meet quality standards.
• Control equipment to regulate size, speed, temperature and product consistency.
• Start and observe machines for color and verify weight of products.
• Adhere to daily scheduling requirements and production plans.
• Dismantle equipment, including extruders and conveyors, for cleaning.
• Perform other assignments as directed by supervision.

Skills

Machinery operation

Quality control

Safety compliance

SQF knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Join Gertrude Hawk Chocolate's team where we have been making America sweet since 1936. This position operates production machinery that shapes and deposits products according to published schedules. Ensure the quality of the products by enforcing SQF (food safety), GMP (general manufacturing practices), Quality policy, safety and sanitation regulations.

Shift Schedule: 330p-1130p; Monday to Friday

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Comply with all company and department specific quality, safety, SQF and GMP policies and procedures.

Perform set up, operate and maintain various machinery and equipment to ensure standards are met or exceeded.

Control equipment operations to regulate size, speed, temperatures and consistency of products.

Start and observes machines for color and verifies weight of products to ensure conformity to standards.

Knowledge of various products to be manufactured to include temperatures and viscosity.

Follow scheduling requirements on a daily basis.

Dismantle equipment, including extruders and conveyors for cleaning.

Performs other assignments as directed.