PTEC Machine Operator NIGHTS

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

12-Hour shifts: 3pm to 3am every Monday - Thursday, plus Fridays on call

Pay DOE, $18 - $25

Chilly Air Conditioning

Weekly Pay

Overtime Likely

Opportunities for Advancement

Elmer Chocolate is the oldest family-owned chocolate company in America. Our factory in Ponchatoula is the 2nd-largest manufacturer of Valentine boxed chocolate in North America.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision plans for the entire family
• Paid vacation
• 401k plan
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Free chocolate

QUALIFICATIONS

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

BASIC JOB TASKS (EXPERIENCE PREFERRED)

• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand & walk for long periods of time
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, use force, carry, push/pull, and lift <50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to apply manual dexterity and specified visual acuity
• Some areas require PPE & may cause occasional exposure to higher temperatures

Elmer Chocolate is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees in accordance with all applicable laws.

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