Chocolate Production Tech Operator — 12-Hour Shifts & OT

elmerchocolate; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision plans for a+

Paid vacation

401k plan

Monthly employee appreciation events

Free chocolate

Job summary

Elmer Chocolate's Ponchatoula factory is seeking applicants for 12-hour shifts from 3pm to 3am, Monday through Thursday with Fridays on call. The role focuses on operating, monitoring, and adjusting automated candy production processes, reading HMIs, and managing trays and molds.

We offer pay DOE, $18–$25 per hour, weekly pay, overtime potential, and opportunities for advancement. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, paid vacation, 401k, monthly events, and free chocolate.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and pass a drug screen.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to follow and read instructions.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• PTEC associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust automated processes during the candy making procedure.
• Operate and adjust parameters on HMI (Human Machine Interface).
• Troubleshoot and correct minor malfunctions.
• Load & Unload candy trays & counter molds.
• Operate CIP.

Skills

Must be 18 years old

Pass a drug screen

Reliable transportation

Dependable attendance

Follow & read instructions

Overtime and weekends availability

Education

PTEC associate degree preferred

Job description

Elmer Chocolate's Ponchatoula factory is seeking applicants for 12-hour shifts from 3pm to 3am, Monday through Thursday with Fridays on call. The role focuses on operating, monitoring, and adjusting automated candy production processes, reading HMIs, and managing trays and molds.

We offer pay DOE, $18–$25 per hour, weekly pay, overtime potential, and opportunities for advancement. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, paid vacation, 401k, monthly events, and free chocolate.