Machine Operator - Milling - Weekend Days Shift - $21.50/hr +$5 shift differential

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Run milling machine ensuring smooth product flow through machinery and all operational standards are met.
• Load cocoa cakes.
• Package finished cocoa in 50 lb bags, clamp, and add to pallet.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure optional performance.
• 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.
• Regularly required to bend, stoop, and reach.
• Able to observe and detect issues.
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs.
• Occasionally move materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a repetitive basis.
• 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.
• Maintain compliance with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct.

Performance Expectations

• Convey a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities.
• Operate with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results.
• Identify and escalate errors in batches, defects in production and any material issues that impede production.
• Demonstrate flexibility to rotate into other production areas and perform additional duties.
• Respect work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness.

Skills And Work Experience Requirements

• Able to follow clear instructions.
• Able to read and write English to perform tasks successfully.
• 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.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Blommer Chocolate Company

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.