Machine Operator - 2nd shift

Blommer Chocolate Company; East Greenville (Montgomery County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chocolate production offers an opportunity for a machinery operator responsible for quality checks and equipment management. The role requires a high school diploma, manufacturing experience, and compliance with safety standards, along with a competitive starting wage and attractive benefits from day one of hire.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits Day 1 of hire

Tuition reimbursement

10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday

Qualifications

• Three to five years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must read, write, and speak English at an adequate level.

Responsibilities

• Set up and adjust machinery ensuring quality standards.
• Safely operate assigned production equipment.
• Perform quality checks and monitor equipment performance.

Skills

Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions

Ability to enter and utilize information in computer systems

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We offer HEALTH & DENTAL BENEFITS DAY 1 OF HIRE! Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement, and 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday!

Blommer has been providing delicious, high quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Available Shifts :

• 2nd shift Monday-Friday 3:00pm-11:00pm $19.38 + $1.00 shift differential per hour

Responsibilities:

• Ability to set up and adjust operate machinery ensuring product meets quality standards
• Safely, efficiently operate assigned production equipment
• Perform quality checks and record in system
• Monitor equipment performance, address issues with support from quality and maintenance as needed
• Comply with food safety procedures to ensure product safety
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Ability to work as a team
• Communicate issues
• Performs other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods of time
• Able to set up, adjust and operate machinery
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, and reach
• Able to observe and detect issues
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Occasionally move materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis
• Constantly operate within a manufacturing product environment - daily exposure to noise, dust and variation in temperature (hot/cold)

Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements:

• Operate with a focus on safety and quality, while maintaining a sanitary work environment
• Comply with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Lockout/Tagout requirements for hazardous energy sources
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure that products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards
• Adhere to FDA HACCP guidelines
• Adhere to Allergen Management best practices for food manufacturers
• Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Three to five years manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions
• Must read, write, and speak English at an adequate level for this position
• Ability to enter and utilize information in our computer systems

Performance Expectations:

• Convey a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities
• Operate with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results
• Identify and escalate errors in batches, defects in production and any material issues that impede production
• Demonstrate flexibility to rotate into other production areas and perform additional duties
• Respect work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness

Blommer Chocolate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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