Chocolate Plant Machine Operator - GMP & Quality

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protective gear provided

GMP training on day one

Climate-controlled environment

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates is seeking a Machine Operator to operate and maintain production machinery with precision, conduct quality inspections, and keep detailed records to uphold production excellence. You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment as a team player and be flexible to work across various areas; SAP experience is a plus for collaboration and efficiency.

Join Russell Stover Chocolates and enjoy a climate-controlled plant, day-one GMP training, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
• Able to read and understand recipes
• Possess basic math skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for the duration.

Responsibilities

• Operate and Maintain machinery, equipment and tools in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines, and instructions.
• Perform basic machine changeovers, startups, and shutdowns.
• Ensure materials are loaded correctly and replenish supplies as needed.
• Conduct quality checks and complete production documentation.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations in compliance with sanitation standards.
• Report mechanical or process issues to supervision or maintenance.
• Support team goals through cross-training and flexible task assignments.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
• Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Reading recipes

Math skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Standing for long periods

Tools

SAP

Job description

Russell Stover Chocolates is seeking a Machine Operator to operate and maintain production machinery with precision, conduct quality inspections, and keep detailed records to uphold production excellence. You must be able to work in a fast-paced environment as a team player and be flexible to work across various areas; SAP experience is a plus for collaboration and efficiency.

Join Russell Stover Chocolates and enjoy a climate-controlled plant, day-one GMP training, and opportunities to