Thursday 3p-11:30p

Blommer Chocolate Careers•East Greenville, PA

About The Position

Blommer Chocolate Company is seeking a motivated and reliable Utilities Operator to support plant operations. The role includes handling re-melt and butter, supporting sugar-system operations, and providing coverage across different plant departments. Operators maintain clean work areas and equipment, document food-safety and production information, and work with coworkers throughout the production cycle. The position requires following safety, quality, hygiene, and company requirements in a manufacturing environment. The posting lists a base pay of $21.50 plus a $5 shift differential. It describes a weekend-night shift, although the schedule details in the heading and posting conflict: the heading lists Friday/Saturday 11 p.m.–11 a.m. and Wednesday/Thursday 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m., while the body lists Saturday/Sunday 11 a.m.–11:15 p.m. and Wednesday/Thursday 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m.

Requirements

Able to follow clear instructions.
Able to read and write English to perform tasks successfully.
Able to apply mathematical reasoning to ingredient measurements for production purposes.
Basic technology skills to record data using a computer or electronic tablet.
Continuous attention to detail when performing tasks.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, as required.
Able to identify, communicate or escalate, and problem-solve issues as they arise.
Able to remain sitting or standing in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
Able to set up, adjust, and operate machinery.
Able to observe and detect issues with product color and fineness.
Able to bend, stoop, and reach regularly, and ascend or descend stairs occasionally.
Able to occasionally move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Able to work in a manufacturing environment with daily exposure to noise, dust, and temperature variation.

Responsibilities

Dump identified re-melt into the designated tank chute for reprocessing.
Dump butter blocks into the chute while preventing foreign material from entering with the product.
Break down cardboard boxes, stack them, and take them to the compactor for recycling.
Ensure railcars and sugar trucks are unloaded safely and promptly according to levels.
Follow safety guidelines for fall protection, trackmobile, and forklift operation.
Safely move railcars and prepare for the rail company’s arrival.
Learn different plant departments and provide additional coverage as needed.
Report defective materials and missing or damaged tools to the Supervisor.
Keep work areas and equipment clean and orderly.
Document FDA HACCP results, magnet cleaning, downtime, and waste generation; report non-conformities.
Rotate into other production areas and perform additional duties where resources are needed.
Collaborate with coworkers on the plant floor throughout the production cycle.
Take on tasks during downtime, including maintaining clean work areas.
Follow Blommer’s core values of respect and care for others.
Operate with a focus on safety and quality while maintaining a sanitary work environment.
Comply with OSHA Lockout/Tagout requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices, FDA HACCP guidelines, allergen-management practices, uniform requirements, safety-gear requirements, and company policies and procedures.