Chocolate Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc in Merrillville, Indiana seeks an Operator to support the Chocolate Operations Department. You will maintain and operate multiple automated production machines, perform sanitation, and help ensure safety and quality standards across shifts.

This role requires reading scales, basic math, and the ability to stand for long periods. Training is provided to align with our core values and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have basic math skills (calculator allowed).
• Must read and interpret weight scale readings and tape measures.
• Must be able to lift up-to 25 pounds consistently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must stand for a 12-hour shift with breaks.
• Regular and timely attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production equipment for the processing and manufacturing of food products
• Escalate Safety, Quality, and Productivity issues
• Execute tasks to production schedules and plans
• Perform equipment changes and sanitary activities to company standards
• Handle ingredients, utensils, containers, and equipment to food safety requirements and company standards
• Monitor and report product quality
• Label and protect products from contamination
• Monitor and report Non-Conforming Food Production and Equipment Conditions
• Follow production tasks in sequence as provided by a supervisor or manager
• Partner with Quality Control and Research and Development on projects
• Suggest and participate in continuous improvement activities
• Train and operate material handling equipment
• Mentor/train fellow Operators on proper standards and procedures
• Complete production documentation
• Complete production reporting in business systems
• Comply with HACCP, GMP and Food Safety Standards
• Interpret and adhere to all Production SOPs
• Meet daily production KPI’s and Objectives
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic math

Read scales / tape measures

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc in Merrillville, Indiana seeks an Operator to support the Chocolate Operations Department. You will maintain and operate multiple automated production machines, perform sanitation, and help ensure safety and quality standards across shifts.

This role requires reading scales, basic math, and the ability to stand for long periods. Training is provided to align with our core values and continuous improvement initiatives.