Chocolate Operator-(2nd Shift)

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc in Merrillville, Indiana seeks an Operator to support the Chocolate Operations Department. You will maintain and operate multiple automated production machines, perform sanitation, and help ensure safety and quality standards across shifts.

This role requires reading scales, basic math, and the ability to stand for long periods. Training is provided to align with our core values and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have basic math skills (calculator allowed).
• Must read and interpret weight scale readings and tape measures.
• Must be able to lift up-to 25 pounds consistently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must stand for a 12-hour shift with breaks.
• Regular and timely attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production equipment for the processing and manufacturing of food products
• Escalate Safety, Quality, and Productivity issues
• Execute tasks to production schedules and plans
• Perform equipment changes and sanitary activities to company standards
• Handle ingredients, utensils, containers, and equipment to food safety requirements and company standards
• Monitor and report product quality
• Label and protect products from contamination
• Monitor and report Non-Conforming Food Production and Equipment Conditions
• Follow production tasks in sequence as provided by a supervisor or manager
• Partner with Quality Control and Research and Development on projects
• Suggest and participate in continuous improvement activities
• Train and operate material handling equipment
• Mentor/train fellow Operators on proper standards and procedures
• Complete production documentation
• Complete production reporting in business systems
• Comply with HACCP, GMP and Food Safety Standards
• Interpret and adhere to all Production SOPs
• Meet daily production KPI’s and Objectives
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic math

Read scales / tape measures

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UNDERSTANDING

Operators are essential to manufacturing and processing confectionery products. Through training and development, they maintain and operate multiple pieces of automated production machinery. Simply stated, they inspect, start, stop, adjust, clean, sanitize and shut down production related equipment as required. This Operator aligns seamlessly with our core values, they hold no ego, are accountable for keeping themselves safe and motivating others around them to do the same. They acknowledge individual and team mistakes as well as own them as opportunities for improvement.

Brief Description

Operators are essential to manufacturing and processing confectionery products. Through training and development, they maintain and operate multiple pieces of automated production machinery. Simply stated, they inspect, start, stop, adjust, clean, sanitize and shut down production related equipment as required. This Operator aligns seamlessly with our core values, they hold no ego, are accountable for keeping themselves safe and motivating others around them to do the same. They acknowledge individual and team mistakes as well as own them as opportunities for improvement.

SCOPE

This position reports to the Chocolate Operations Department in Chocolate Operations. They support work activities in Chocolate Operations areas as needed. They also support other operational activities in other departments as directed by management.

CORE VALUES

Our 5 Core Values are more than just words, they’re a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

• Own It
• Hustle and Refuse to Settle
• Love People
• Act for the Greater Good
• Find a way

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production equipment for the processing and manufacturing of food products
• Escalate Safety, Quality, and Productivity issues
• Execute tasks to production schedules and plans
• Perform equipment changes and sanitary activities to company standards
• Handle, maintain, and use food products, ingredients, utensils, containers, and equipment to food safety requirements and company standards
• Monitor and report product quality
• Label and protect products from contamination
• Monitor and report Non-Conforming Food Production and Equipment Conditions
• Follow production tasks in sequence as provided by a supervisor or manager
• Partner with Quality Control and Research and Development on projects
• Suggest and participate in continuous improvement activities
• Train and operate material handling equipment
• Mentor/train fellow Operators on proper standards and procedures
• Complete production documentation
• Complete production reporting in business systems
• Comply with HACCP, GMP and Food Safety Standards
• Interpret and adhere to all Production Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Meet daily production KPI’s and Objectives
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to maintain sanitary conditions for Food Safety.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have basic math skills (with use of a calculator)
• Must be able to read and interpret weight scale readings and tape measures.
• Must be able to lift up-to 25 pounds consistently and 50 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift with applicable breaks.
• Regular and timely attendance

EDUCATION

• Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.