Thursday 3p-11:30p

Blommer Chocolate Careers•East Greenville, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Blommer Chocolate Company is seeking motivated and reliable associates to join their mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life! This role is crucial for supporting production by managing various utility and support tasks within the plant. The company has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products since 1939 and offers a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement, and free chocolate for your birthday. This position is part of a family business that is continuing to grow.

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 a 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.
Daily exposure to noise, dust, and variation in temperature (hot/cold) in a manufacturing product environment.
Comply with OSHA Lockout/Tagout requirements for hazardous energy sources.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
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

Forklift operation experience.
Trackmobile operation experience.

Responsibilities

Dump identified re-melt into defined tank chute for reprocessing.
Dump butter blocks into chute, ensuring no foreign material enters 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 in a timely manner based on levels.
Follow safety guidelines required for fall protection, trackmobile, and forklift operation.
Safely move railcars and prepare them for rail company arrival.
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 by documenting FDA HACCP results, magnet cleaning, downtime, and 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 the production cycle.
Pick up other tasks that may be needed during downtime, such as maintaining clean work areas.
Operate within the Blommer core values of respect and care for others.