Machine Operator - Drop Line - 1st Shift

Blommer Chocolate Careers•East Greenville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Blommer is seeking motivated and reliable associates to join their mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life! Since 1939, Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products. As a family business that is continuing to grow, we offer a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement, and 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday.

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

Responsibilities

Prepare boxes for production line: record empty weight, add liner, stamp product line, affix product labels
Evaluate product visually to ensure appearance is symmetrical and notify Supervisor of any concerns
Load finished molded product into boxes or super sacks
Sort product that does not meet quality standards, place in re-work bin
Report any defective materials, missing or damaged tools, or questionable conditions to 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