Chocolate Panning Operator — Third Shift, Quality & Efficiency

Georgia Nut Company; Skokie, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company in Skokie, IL is seeking a Panning Operator to join the production team in our chocolate panning process. The role covers operating our manual belt coater, loading finished products into cartons, and ensuring all customer chocolate specifications are met.

You will maintain production records, monitor materials, and support shift handovers. The position requires compliance with safety, quality, and GMP standards, and demands accuracy, organization, and the ability to work on a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized with high attention to detail.
• Able to prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic reading skills for labels, formulas, and directions.
• Flexible to a seven-day operation.

Responsibilities

• Complete all material worksheets and quality forms, and conduct scrap reporting.
• Monitor materials consumed during production using the AX system and report discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory accuracy in the work center and validate samples.
• Cross-train in all department positions and assist in training temporary staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area following 5S-GMPs.
• Inform supervisor of safety issues, equipment problems, shortages, or low propane.
• Submit shift reports and turn work orders into supervisor.
• Perform allergen change-overs with QA sign-off before production.
• Ensure continuous operation from one shift to the next and assist handovers.
• Operate efficiently and follow all procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

English skills

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Georgia Nut Company in Skokie, IL is seeking a Panning Operator to join the production team in our chocolate panning process. The role covers operating our manual belt coater, loading finished products into cartons, and ensuring all customer chocolate specifications are met.

You will maintain production records, monitor materials, and support shift handovers. The position requires compliance with safety, quality, and GMP standards, and demands accuracy, organization, and the ability to work on a