Utilities Operator - 3rd Shift : Sunday - Thursday 11p-7:30a

Blommer Chocolate Company; East Greenville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Birthday chocolate

Job summary

Blommer Chocolate Company is hiring for a night shift associate in a chocolate production environment. The role focuses on safe handling of materials, accurate data recording, and collaborative work with the plant team.

The available shift runs Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a base rate of $21.50 per hour plus a $1 shift differential. Benefits are offered from day one, including health and dental, plus tuition reimbursement and birthday chocolate gifts.

Qualifications

• Able to read and write English to perform tasks.
• Able to follow clear instructions in a production setting.
• Able to apply mathematical reasoning to measurements.
• Basic technology skills to record data into a computer or tablet.
• Attention to detail in all tasks and outputs.
• Team-oriented with ability to work solo as needed.

Responsibilities

• Dump re-melt into a defined tank chute for reprocessing.
• Dump butter blocks into a chute; ensure no foreign material.
• Break down cardboard boxes and recycle them.
• Ensure railcars and sugar trucks are unloaded safely and timely.
• Follow safety guidelines for fall protection, trackmobile, forklift.
• Rotate through production areas and cover as needed.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and report non-conformities.

Skills

English literacy

Mathematical reasoning

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Data entry

Problem solving

Tools

Electronic tablet

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

• Sunday - Thursday 11p-7:30a : $21.50 per hour + $1 shift differential

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Dump Re-Melt
  • Dump identified re-melt into defined tank chute for reprocessing.
• Dump Butter
  • Dump butter blocks into chute; ensure no foreign material falls in with product.
• Break-down cardboard box, stack and take to compactor for recycling.
• Sugar System
  • Ensure railcars and sugar trucks are unloaded in a safe and timely manner due to levels
• Follow safety guidelines required under fall protection, trackmobile, and forklift operation
• Safely move railcars and prep for rail company arrival
• Plant Support
  • Required to learn different departments within the plant to provide additional coverage as needed
  • Report any defective materials, missing or damaged tools to the Supervisor
  • 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
• Able to observe and detect issues with product color and fineness
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, and reach
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs
• Occasionally move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• 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

Skills And Work Experience Requirements

• Able to follow clear instructions
• Able to read and write English to perform tasks successfully
• Skilled in applying mathematical reasoning to the measurements of ingredients for production purposes
• Basic technology skills to record data into computer or electronic tablet
• Continuous attention to details in performing all tasks
• Comfortable working as an individual contributor as well as with a team, as required
• Expected to identify, communicate/escalate and problem-solve as issues arise

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.