Parts Supervisor LIGHT DUTY

Elmer Chocolate•Hammond, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a "dream job" for experienced mechanics looking to transition into a desk job. Elmer Chocolate is the oldest family-owned chocolate company in the USA. Our factory in Ponchatoula is the 2nd-largest manufacturer of Valentine boxed chocolate in North America. Our automated robotic machinery and manufacturing assembly lines require continual maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

Requirements

Must be 21+ years old.
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to pass post-offer and annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) clearance to operate company vehicles.
Ability to pass Dept. of Transporation (DOT) drug/alcohol screens at any time
Communication proficiency: verbal and writing
Computer skills: Excel, Outlook, and web
An excellent attendance and safety record is required.
Valid Driver's License
Ability to pass a criminal background check upon hire and annually.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and problem solve
Ability to follow and read instructions
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and robotics terminology (including sizes and materials)
Regular and prompt attendance on site is required.
Work drug & alcohol free according to DOT regulations.
Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Drive the company vehicle to pick up parts around town.
Train as the successor to the current Stockroom Clerk who orders and maintains our library of replacement parts.
Perform light duty tray maintenance - Boxes of chocolate have various sizes/shapes of cardboard lids and bases-from small Valentine hearts to large rectangular giftboxes. These lids and bases are fed into robotic machinery with a metal tray (similar to a die cut template or mould). The metal tray is protected with silicon glass-cloth mats/pads to prevent wear. When changing over to a different product, the trays are unbolted and exchanged for a new size or shape. A metal jig is used to cut new shapes and trays are continually inspected, maintained, and replaced.
Drives company vehicle locally to pick up parts and deliver parts.
Assists the Parts Cage Supervisor with parts orders, stocking, sorting, & keeping inventory in our on-site stockroom.
Maintains, constructs, repairs, and replaces trays for box sealing machines.
Repairs and replaces worn seal pads for box sealing machine.
Lives and communicates Elmer Chocolate Values; our guiding principles.
Follows all safety procedures and food laws (Good Manufacturing Practices - GMPs).