Chocolate-Packaging and Assembly Technician (B Shift)

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc in Merrillville, IN is seeking a team member to provide operational support and help maintain production flow across multiple areas. You will follow procedures to keep a safe, clean, and organized workplace.

Daily tasks include operating and maintaining production equipment, documenting materials, inspecting products for quality, and assisting with startup, changeover, cleaning, and shutdown.

Qualifications

• Must be able to maintain sanitary conditions for Food Safety.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to maintain production flow in assigned areas.
• Works cooperatively and effectively with fellow team members.
• Operate and maintain production support equipment.
• Complete daily paperwork with proper documentation practices.
• Confirms and documents materials used in manufacturing processes.
• Perform inspections of products for non-conforming conditions.
• Correctly identify and label products.
• Understand and adhere quality requirements.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leaders, and supervisors.
• Support and perform tasks related to startup, changeover, cleaning, and shutdown of work areas and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and ensure proper sanitation procedures are adhered to.
• Interpret and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Comply with all company Quality, HACCP, GMP and Food Safety Standards.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic math

Reading and writing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

UNDERSTANDING

This team member 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. They work well with other team members and are able to follow procedures well maintaining a safe and clean work environment. They are able to adjust to the changing demands of operations to provide assistance where needed within operations.

Brief Description

UNDERSTANDING

This team member 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. They work well with other team members and are able to follow procedures well maintaining a safe and clean work environment. They are able to adjust to the changing demands of operations to provide assistance where needed within operations.

SCOPE

This position reports to the specific operational Department in Operations. They support work activities in operational 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

• Provide operational support to maintain production flow of operational work areas
• Works cooperatively and effectively with fellow team members
• Operate and maintain production support equipment
• Complete daily paperwork as required applying proper documentation practices
• Confirms and documents materials used in manufacturing processes
• Perform inspections of products for non-conforming conditions
• Correctly identify and label products
• Understand and adhere quality requirements
• Communicate effectively with team members, leaders, and supervisors
• Support and perform tasks related to startup, changeover, cleaning, and shutdown of work areas and equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and ensure proper sanitation procedures are adhered to
• Interpret and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures
• Comply with all company Quality, HACCP, GMP and Food Safety Standards
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures
• 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.