Chocolate Production Worker

Pennsylvania Ag Connection; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cocoa and chocolate production is seeking a dedicated Sanitation Operator I. In this full-time role, you will ensure food safety and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. Your responsibilities include operating machinery, inspecting product quality, and adhering to safety protocols. This position offers competitive pay, a generous sign-on bonus, and the opportunity to work with a team focused on continuous improvement. If you are hardworking and enjoy working in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to work in varied conditions including heat and cold.
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical components preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping and sanitation processes to ensure food safety.
• Operate forklifts and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Communication in English

Physical stamina

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

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Job Purpose and Impact

Cargill's Cocoa and Chocolate business counts with specialists at every stage in the production process - from farm to factory - we craft cocoa and chocolate products according to specific desires for a wide range of applications including confectionery, bakery, cereals, desserts, dry mixes, ice cream and dairy. Our world-class products and services have been developed through almost 50 years of experience in the industry. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully! The Sanitation Operator I, will perform housekeeping and sanitation processes using basic equipment and following sanitation schedules and safety processes. In this role, you will maintain good housekeeping and sanitation conditions to ensure food safety regulations and other local regulations are met, prevent failures and maintain safe work areas.

Job type: Full time
Schedule: 2nd & 3rd shift 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm or 9:30 pm - 6:00 am
Compensation: $24.68/hr plus $0.25/hr for 2nd shift, $0.50/hr for 3rd shift
Sign on Bonus: $3000

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Key Accountabilities

• Packaging our finished product in accordance with prescribed packaging procedures while producing high-quality packing of finished goods
• Work with computer-controlled equipment or more mechanically based machines to make sure they are set up properly, working well, and producing quality products. Perform changeover and machine set-up as required
• Inspecting products to oversee product quality assurance
• Interact regularly with peers and management to pursue continuous improvement of facility operations and promote a teamwork-focused environment
• Operate forklifts
• Contact the supervisor and maintenance personnel in the event of any mechanical problems or unsafe situations/work practices within your area
• Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Basic use of a computer
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to work in elevated areas
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 50lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
• Experience working in a production-related work
• Prior experience using the forklift and/or similar equipment
• Experience with SAP or a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or equivalent

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Apply to this position Save this job Job Post Date: 05/08/25

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