Chocolate Processing Operator

Nestlé S.A.; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Incentives and total rewards

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Burlington, Wisconsin is seeking a Conche Operator for the 3rd shift. You will manage conche equipment, control temperatures, handle flavors, and maintain production records while ensuring safety and quality.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years related experience. Overtime is required; benefits include a total rewards package and 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and 1–3 years of related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively with groups.

Responsibilities

• Fill conches with product per manufacturing instructions.
• Flavor conches at proper time in cycle per instructions.
• Scrape conches at the correct time in cycle.
• Operate pumps and line equipment to move product.
• Take lab samples and coordinate with lab technicians.
• Maintain inventory of flavors and production records.
• Train others on job tasks and assist with improvements.

Skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Math skills

Reasoning ability

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Nestlé computer systems

Job description

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestlé USA, we’re all working towards the same goal – to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity – and responsibility – to be there for every moment in our consumers’ lives.

Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Conche Operator is responsible for all conche equipment including conches, pumps, product conveying equipment, temperature controls, and computerized process control equipment. This position maintains proper inventory levels and

Shift: 3rd

Continuous Operations Schedule

Work Schedule: Hours

8 hours; Overtime required in this position

Job Rotation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Fill conches with proper product according to manufacturing instructions
• Flavor conches at proper time in cycle according to manufacturing instructions for the various products
• Scrape conches at proper time in cycle according to manufacturing instructions for the various products
• Pump conches to proper jumbo at completion of conch cycle according to manufacturing instructions for the various products
• Add flavor, cocoa butter and lecithin to conches according to manufacturing instructions for the various products
• Set and control the temperatures of the conches according to the manufacturing instructions for the various products
• Butter wash conches as required.
• Take lab samples and notify lab technician when conches are to be pumped
• Maintain proper inventory of flavors
• Maintain accurate daily production records
• Rework out of spec product and screen grainy conches
• Take refined stock and fill certain conches
• Add ingredients-some computerized, some require manual lifting, including yelk, velk, butter, flavoring, coconut oil
• Set pipes, close conche lids
• Ensure product is moving properly
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation of work area
• Use of Nestlé computer systems for accurate tracking of product as required
• Train others on job tasks of this role
• Perform other duties as assigned

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL

Follow all Nestlé-Burlington Safety & Environmental rules, regulations, and policies, fully participate in all Safety & Environmental programs, and report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately.

QUALITY

Follow all required GMP, quality and food safety requirements and policies. In addition, employee shall notify their supervisor or other designated personnel of all quality or food safety findings, risks, or incidents.

Support the Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiative through full participation in team improvement activities, operational reviews, and formal problem solving.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and safely. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine repots and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with groups or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Pay:$30.95 per hour

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more athttps://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.