Grinder Operator - 1st Shift

Blommer Chocolate Company•Lower Milford Township, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

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!

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)
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
Convey a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities
Operate with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results
Identify and escalate errors in batches, defects in production and any material issues that impede production
Demonstrate flexibility to rotate into other production areas and perform additional duties
Respect work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness
Able to follow clear instructions
Able to read and write English to perform tasks successfully
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

Responsibilities

Run grinder machines ensuring smooth product flow through machinery and all operational standards are met. Load and remove nib bags when full.
Inspect grinders daily, clean rotor head cover and base as well as magnets to ensure optional performance. Replace worn screens and blades.
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.