Chocolate Worker - Melting Operator

Cargill, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

44d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Cargill's Cocoa and Chocolate business counts with specialists at every stage in the production process - from farm to factory - we craft cocoa and chocolate products according to specific desires for a wide range of applications including confectionery, bakery, cereals, desserts, dry mixes, ice cream and dairy. Our world-class products and services have been developed through almost 50 years of experience in the industry. We depend on creative, responsible, hardworking individuals like you to operate our business successfully! The Sanitation Operator I, will perform housekeeping and sanitation processes using basic equipment and following sanitation schedules and safety processes. In this role, you will maintain good housekeeping and sanitation conditions to ensure food safety regulations and other local regulations are met, prevent failures and maintain safe work areas.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Must be 18 years or older
Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
Basic Computer skills
Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Ability to work in elevated areas (4 feet and above)
Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 60lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays with advance notice

Nice To Haves

High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
1 year experience handling food and food products in an industrial food production plant or food handling in a restaurant environment
Basic experience troubleshooting various mechanical components and systems
Previous forklift experience
Experience with lock-out tag-out and safety processes

Responsibilities

Cut open boxes of cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, or rework then remove plastic film and place onto conveyor or melt station. Cut open bags of kibbled cocoa liquor and cocoa powder and place into dump station
Operate computer workstation (plant control system) to move product between tanks
Receive and unload inbound liquor loads (dry freight and/or liquid)
Read schedule for production lines and communicate with the Melting Operator from the previous shift to determine the status of the lines and tanks. (Machinery problems, change over status, availability of ingredients, special operating instructions, quality control issues, etc).
Work and cooperate with other Melting Operators to complete all tasks and responsibilities assigned by supervisor
Utilize the principal for First Expiring, First Out and First In, First Out
Record production data as required on log sheets or in computer systems. Complete checklists and charts as required
Contact supervisor and maintenance personnel in the event of any mechanical problems or unsafe situations/work practices with your area
Use stand-up and sit-down fork truck equipment to move ingredients or materials as required to include on and off a dock and trailer, in and out of racking and to productiona areas as needed
Maintain all production areas in a neat and clean condition and assist with master sanitation schedule/cleaning
Properly account for any ingredient spills or ingredient scrap
Comply with all GMP, safety, sanitation, and any other plant rules as established by the company
Follow all Food Safety (HACCP), GMP's, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental programs
Other duties as assigned