PTEC Chocolate Machine Operator

Elmer Chocolate•Ponchatoula, LA

29d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

12-Hour shifts: DAY/NIGHT available Pay DOE, no less than $18/hr 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. Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans for the entire family Paid vacation 401k plan Monthly employee appreciation events Free chocolate Elmer Chocolate is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a disabled veteran or other veteran or military status, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or other protected by class status. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

PTEC associate degree preferred
BASIC JOB TASKS (EXPERIENCE 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 Equipment