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Refining Operator - Weekend Night Shift

Blommer Chocolate Company, East Greenville, PA, United States


Benefits
We offer HEALTH & DENTAL BENEFITS DAY 1 OF HIRE! Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package, tuition reimbursement, and 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday!

Company Overview
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!

Available Shifts

Weekend Nights : Friday/Saturday Night 11p-11a & Sunday/Monday 11p-7:30a (weekend hours are paid at 1.5x base rate)

Weekend Nights : Friday/Saturday Night 11p-11a & Tuesday/Wednesday 11p-7:30a (weekend hours are paid at 1.5x base rate)

Essential Duties and 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

Physical 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

Constantly operate within a manufacturing product environment - daily exposure to noise, dust and variation in temperature (hot/cold)

Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity
Blommer Chocolate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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