Chocolate Operator-(3rd Shift)

DeKalb Health; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health is seeking a dedicated Food Production Operator in Merrillville, IN. The role involves operating and maintaining production equipment for confectionery processing, adhering to HACCP and GMP standards, and supporting quality control efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, fluent English, basic math skills, and the stamina to stand for long shifts. Regular attendance and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Basic math skills (calculator).
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds consistently and 50 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to stand for a 12-hour shift with breaks.

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 and equipment to safety requirements and company standards.
• Monitor and report product quality.

Skills

English fluency

Basic math

Shift stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Job Category Food Production
• Industry Manufacturing
• Employee Type Full Time

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.

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 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 .