Refining Operator - Weekend Day Shift

Blommer Chocolate Company•Lower Milford Township, PA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Blommer Chocolate Company, established in 1939, is a family business that provides delicious, high quality chocolate and cocoa products. They are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in their mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life! The company offers health and dental benefits from day one of hire, 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
Able to observe and detect issues with product color and fineness
Regularly required to bend, stoop, and reach
Occasionally ascend/descend stairs
Occasionally move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
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

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

Input required documentation of product specifications and quality into the system
Adjust machines as needed to minimize inaccuracies, defects, or waste
Deliver regular sample tests to laboratory to confirm accurate recipe specifications, measuring items such as fineness, color and consistency
Report any defective materials, missing or damaged tools to the 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