Enrobing Machine Operator 1st Shift 7a-3:30p

Ashers Chocolate Co; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Ashers Chocolate Co. is seeking a production operator to run enrobing and cooling tunnels, melters, and tempering units. You will record quality data, manage raw materials in the ERP system, and ensure accurate material return to the correct lot numbers throughout each shift.

You will follow GMP and quality guidelines, coordinate with maintenance for repairs, and assist with changeovers and scheduling to keep production on track.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1-3 years related experience and/or training suggested.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend in English.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate enrobing and cooling tunnels to coat and temper chocolate.
• Operate melters and tempering units; record critical quality data.
• Maintain inventory on the production floor based on daily usage and orders.
• Adjust devices and control instruments on enrobers and tempering units for proper operation.
• Inspect regularly and coordinate with maintenance for repairs to prevent breakdowns.
• Use the ERP system (ROSS) to issue raw material to production jobs.
• Return leftovers to the correct LPN and Lot numbers before a new order starts.
• Communicate downtime or finish times to kitchen/packaging via Microsoft Teams.
• Assist with changeovers and equipment adjustments as needed.
• Support production scheduling and associate assignments as directed.

Skills

English reading/writing

Math basics

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ROSS ERP system

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Description

I. Function Summary:

Responsible for operating the enrobing and cooling tunnels that are used to coat and temper our chocolate confections. Also responsible for operating melters and tempering units as well as recording critical quality information throughout the shift to ensure the operation is running withing specified parameters. Responsible for product floor inventory based on daily usage and orders.

II. Primary Job Functions:

1. Work in a safe and efficient manner.
2. Follow all quality and GMP guidelines at all times.
3. Thorough working knowledge of Enrober operational procedures.
4. Adjust functional devices and control instruments on enrobers and tempering units for proper operation.
5. Determine by regular inspections, the repair and maintenance necessary to prevent breakdowns.
6. Fill chocolate melters, as needed.
7. Maintain and record all critical quality information relevant to operating enrobers (Temperatures, Weights, temper of chocolate).
8. Report any needed repairs immediately to shift manager and maintenance technician.
9. Using our ERP system (ROSS) issue raw material to production jobs as needed.
10. Responsible for issuing material/product to the correct job along with returning any leftover material/product to the proper LPN and Lot number before a new order starts and ends.
11. Communicate with the kitchen and packaging via the Microsoft Teams application if there is any downtime or the estimated finish time of an order.
12. Work with a can-do attitude and what can I do to help.
13. Always keep work area and enrobing operation neat and clean.
14. Make necessary repairs on equipment where maintenance is not needed.
15. Visually look for any leaks or missing parts on machine. Report to maintenance immediately for a work order.
16. Assist maintenance and sanitation associates with making equipment or product changeovers.
17. Assist department manager with production scheduling and associate assignments.
18. Initiate purchase orders for parts or supplies needed in department.

III. Authority:

1. To make decisions concerning product quality.
2. To direct hourly associates concerning job assignments.
3. To direct hourly associates on what to specifically look for on product quality and how pretzels, chips, and grahams should go through enrobers.

Requirements

IV. Performance and Accountability:

1. Before starting production on an order verify: correct chocolate, chocolate is within temper, ALL material is issued to job, and weights are within specified range on product chart.
2. Pay attention during production of the inside of the enrobers for any noise, broken wires, or blockage through the piping.
3. Prepare for future orders while current orders are finishing. (Ex: Bring out pretzels and scan the LPN/Lot#)
4. Timely changeovers while keeping up high quality standards. DO NOT start production if chocolate is out of temper.

V. Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. 1-3 years related experience and/or training. Equivalent combination or education and experience.
2. Ability to read, write and comprehend in English
3. Ability to do simple math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
4. While performing the duties of this job the manager must be willing to stand and walk over an eight (8) hour shift. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, either physically or with powered industrial material handling equipment