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Refining Operator - Weekend Night Shift

Blommer Chocolate Company, Greenville, PA, United States


Description

Blommer Chocolate Company is a family-owned chocolate manufacturer seeking motivated associates to support production and ensure quality across the plant floor.
Available Shifts

Weekend Nights: Friday/Saturday Night 11p‑11a & Sunday/Monday 11p‑7:30a (weekend hours paid 1.5x base rate)
Weekend Nights: Friday/Saturday Night 11p‑11a & Tuesday/Wednesday 11p‑7:30a (weekend hours paid 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 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 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 temperature variation (hot/cold)
Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements

Operate with a focus on safety and quality, while maintaining a sanitary work environment
Comply with 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
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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