Quality Control Technician - 2nd shift

Blommer Chocolate Company•Lower Milford Township, PA

1d•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 follow clear instructions
Able to read and write English to perform tasks successfully
Knowledge of GMP and FDA HACCP
Basic technology skills to record data into computer, electronic tablet, scanner, LIMS, warehouse management, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
Must be able to taste and consume chocolate and related products
Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office suite
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

Nice To Haves

Entry level with Associate degree or 3+years laboratory experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment
Associate’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or Microbiology OR one year laboratory experience preferable in food manufacturing environment.
Proficient in current computer software – Microsoft Office
Ability to utilize handheld data terminal such as scanner and tablet device.

Responsibilities

Ensure requirements set forth in the Quality Assurance & Control Programs to support the safe manufacture of food are met; programs and may include but are not limited to: Environmental Monitoring, Sanitation Program, Shipping and Receiving, Allergen, Hold & Release, GMPs, Food Defense, Raw Material Sampling, Pre-ship Sampling.
Operate and calibrate various laboratory equipment needed to validate product.
Validate product through instrumentation testing & physical testing of raw materials, in process material and finished goods; tests include fat, particle size (Microtrac and micrometer), pH, moisture, allergen, free fatty acid, color (Hunter colorimeter), shell in nib.
Monitor quality attributes for all manufactured products to ensure accurate product specification to customer requirements.