Grinder Operator - 1st Shift

Blommer Chocolate Careers•East Greenville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Blommer is seeking motivated and reliable Grinder Operators to join their mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life! The company has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products since 1939 and offers a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement, and free chocolate for birthdays. This role is responsible for operating grinder machines to ensure smooth product flow and meet operational standards.

Requirements

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.
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.

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.