Thursday 3p-11:30p

Blommer Chocolate Company•Lower Milford Township, PA

11d•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.
Skilled in applying mathematical reasoning to the measurements of ingredients for production purposes.
Basic technology skills to record data into computer or electronic tablet.
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.
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.
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

Dump identified re-melt into defined tank chute for reprocessing.
Dump butter blocks into chute; ensure no foreign material falls in with product.
Break-down cardboard box, stack and take to compactor for recycling.
Ensure railcars and sugar trucks are unloaded in a safe and timely manner due to levels.
Follow safety guidelines required under fall protection, trackmobile, and forklift operation.
Safely move railcars and prep for rail company arrival.
Required to learn different departments within the plant to provide additional coverage as needed.
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.