Chocolate Mold Process Utility Technician – 1st Shift

Bay Valley Foods; Womelsdorf (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Career growth opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods seeks a Utility to ensure safe, efficient molding operations at our Womelsdorf, PA facility. You will monitor, adjust, and maintain production equipment and perform quality checks to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include prepping and inspecting lines, verifying schedules, adjusting depositor settings, and performing routine maintenance while adhering to safety rules and attendance requirements. Some Saturdays may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to keep up with a fast-paced conveyor line.
• Mental alertness to identify quality issues.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to follow basic instruction on a computer.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and inspect molding line and equipment for safe, efficient operation before start-up.
• Verify product specifications against the production schedule.
• Operate and adjust depositor settings to ensure correct weights and material distribution.
• Pump tempered chocolate and center material as needed for machine cooling.
• Monitor product quality (weight, gloss, appearance) and make necessary adjustments.
• Perform changeovers and minor mechanical adjustments between production runs.
• Clean, inspect, and lubricate equipment throughout the day (Autonomous Maintenance).
• Keep the cupper full and maintain continuous line operation.
• Complete required quality checks and production paperwork accurately.
• Report any safety, quality, or operational issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Follow all safety rules, plant guidelines, and attendance requirements.
• Power down equipment and turn in paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to ensure safe and efficient operation

Skills

Conveyor line pace

Quality issue spotting

Procedure following

Basic computer operation

Job description

TreeHouse Foods seeks a Utility to ensure safe, efficient molding operations at our Womelsdorf, PA facility. You will monitor, adjust, and maintain production equipment and perform quality checks to meet specifications.

Responsibilities include prepping and inspecting lines, verifying schedules, adjusting depositor settings, and performing routine maintenance while adhering to safety rules and attendance requirements. Some Saturdays may be required.