Machine Operator - Pressing : Weekend Nights - Friday & Saturday 11p-11a and Wednesday & Thursday 3p-11:30p

Blommer Chocolate Careers•East Greenville, PA

4d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

We offer HEALTH & DENTAL BENEFITS DAY 1 OF HIRE! Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement, and 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday! 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! Available Shifts: Weekend Nights - Friday & Saturday 11p-11a and Wednesday & Thursday 3p-11:30p - Base Pay $19.38/hr (Weekend Shifts are paid at 1.5x base pay rate)

Requirements

Able to follow clear instructions in sequential order
Able to read and write English to perform tasks successfully
Basic technology skills to record data into computer or electronic tablet
Ability to utilize or operate machinery such as forklifts
Skilled in applying mathematical reasoning to the measurements of ingredients for production purposes
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 read and understand control panel, charts, computer screens and make basic preventive maintenance adjustments

Responsibilities

Set valves and pipes to ensure liquor is properly pumped from holding tanks to presses.
Enter information into inventory system.
Verify proper cocoa kibble silo has been opened for solids.
Set control panel on each press.
Ensure liquor is properly heated to ensure smooth flow into presses.
Monitor press system verifying cocoa cakes are dropping at the end of each press cycle.
Inspect the cake for size and consistency.
Check screens on the presses to ensure liquor is not leaking and flowing into the cocoa butter holding tank.
Perform preventative maintenance on the press system.
Lubricate press pots, columns, tie rods, replace felts and screens.
Perform troubleshooting and light mechanical tasks on presses.
Monitor all shutdowns and start-ups to ensure all systems are functioning correctly.
Follow up on system alarms and perform corrective action to resolve issues involving maintenance, supervisors and safety.
Report any foreign objects, defective materials, and missing or damaged tools to the Supervisor
Perform assigned raw material inventory counts and record findings in system
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