Chocolate Production Associate

Moka Origins; Honesdale, Northern (Wayne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal program

Optional yoga classes

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Moka Origins is seeking a Chocolate Production Assistant for our Honesdale, PA factory. This hands-on role supports daily production, packaging, and fulfillment in a clean, team-oriented environment.

We value strong work ethic, reliability, and clear communication as you help us produce premium chocolate and contribute to a mission-driven brand.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Strong attention to detail and quality control.
• Prioritizes food safety and cleanliness in a production environment.
• Reliable time management and communication with teammates.
• Calm, adaptable, and emotionally steady under pressure.
• Works well both independently and on a team.
• Previous production or food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support all steps of the chocolate production process.
• Unload cocoa, load ingredients, and operate grinders and melters.
• Package finished chocolate and prepare orders for shipping.
• Assist with labeling, weights, and quality checks.
• Support shipping and packing during seasonal peaks.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow sanitation standards.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Food safety & cleanliness

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Chocolate Production Assistant
Reports to: Chocolate Production Manager
Location: In-Person — Honesdale, PA
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

About Moka Origins

Since 2015, Moka Origins has partnered directly with coffee- and cacao-growing communities to provide agricultural training, plant thousands of trees each year, and source beans at prices that support a living income for farmers. Our mission is simple: use chocolate and coffee as a vehicle for social change, breaking cycles of poverty while restoring the environment.As a specialty coffee roaster and bean-to-bar chocolate maker, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of craft, transparency, and ethical sourcing.

Our headquarters just outside Honesdale, PA, is home to the Moka Origins chocolate factory, café, and retail store. This space invites customers into the world of craft chocolate and coffee through tours, tastings, events, and a unique behind-the-scenes factory experience.

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and motivated Chocolate Production Assistant to join our factory team. This is a hands-on role supporting daily chocolate production, packaging, and fulfillment. The ideal candidate brings a strong work ethic, good communication, and emotional maturity—someone who thrives in a clean, organized, team-oriented environment.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys physical, craft-based work and takes pride in producing a premium food product that makes a positive global impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and support all steps of the chocolate making process.
• Unload cocoa from our roaster and transfer into our de-shelling machine (winnower), while packaging cocoa nibs for shipping.
• Load and unload ingredients into our chocolate grinders, melters, grinders, and other chocolate machines.
• Unload and transfer finished chocolate for packaging and cooling.
• Use our chocolate granulator to make hot chocolate.
• Package chocolate bars, bag hot chocolate and coffee, and prepare orders for shipping.
• Support our shipping team during seasonal influxes with boxing and kitting.
• Maintain accuracy in labeling, weights, and quality standards.

Factory Operations & Cleaning

Keep equipment, tools, and work areas clean and organized daily

Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

Support production changeovers and help with daily setup and shutdown procedures

Communicate clearly and respectfully with coworkers and supervisors

• Add constructive and positive input to our weekly group meetings and help us build a strong and respectful culture.

Support teammates to maintain a smooth workflow during busy production periods

Uphold a positive, steady attitude and contribute to a respectful, collaborative culture

Qualifications

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly

Excellent attention to detail and quality control

Strong prioritization of food safety and cleanliness

Dependable time management and communication skills

Calm under pressure, adaptable, and emotionally steady

Works well both independently and as part of a team

Previous production or food manufacturing experience a plus, but not required

Why Join Us

Competitive compensation

Meal program

Optional yoga classes

A chance to contribute your creativity to a mission-driven brand

A supportive, collaborative work environment

Work onsite in beautiful Honesdale, PA

If you’re excited to play a hands-on role in creating world-class chocolate while supporting a global social impact mission, we’d love to hear from you.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Chocolate Production Assistant to the Moka Origins team!