Machine Operator - Dutching -3rd Shift : Sun-Thur 11p-7:30a : $23/hr

Blommer Chocolate Company; East Greenville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits day 1

Tuition reimbursement

Birthday chocolate bonus

Job summary

Blommer Chocolate Company is seeking motivated production associates for the 3rd shift (Sunday to Thursday, 11p–7:30a) in our East Greenville facility. Base pay is $23.00 per hour with a $1.00 per hour shift differential, plus comprehensive benefits starting day one, tuition reimbursement, and a birthday bonus of 10 pounds of free chocolate.

You will operate mixing and grinding systems, maintain HACCP-compliant processes, and collaborate with the plant floor team to ensure safe, high-quality

Responsibilities

• Operate alkalization and grinding systems to prepare and load chemical mixtures.
• Monitor process to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Maintain documentation tracing chemicals used, quantities and run times.
• Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly.
• Document HACCP results and related controls; report non-conformities.
• Rotate to other production areas as needed.
• Collaborate with coworkers on the plant floor during production.
• Assist with downtime tasks while maintaining clean areas.
• Follow Blommer core values of respect and care for others.
• Adhere to OSHA safety guidelines and GMP requirements.

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

• 3rd Shift Sunday to Thursday 11p-7:30a : Base Pay $23.00/hr + $1 Shift Differential

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Run multiple alkalization and grinding systems preparing and loading chemical mixtures required for the process. Report any defective materials, missing or damaged tools to the Supervisor.
• Monitor process checking product at prescribed times to ensure quality and operational standards are met. Once process complete pump into designated storage tanks. Perform regularly scheduled cleaning to ensure proper flow of product.
• Ensure detailed documentation maintained during the process to trace all chemicals used, quantity, run time. Report any defective materials.
• Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Ensure critical control point compliance documenting US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) results, magnet cleaning, downtime, waste generation; Report any non-conformities
• Rotate into other production areas and perform additional duties where resources may be needed
• Collaborate with co-workers on the plant floor throughout production cycle
• Pick up other tasks that may be needed during downtime (maintaining clean work areas, etc.)
• Operate within the Blommer core values of respect and care for others

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

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.