Chocolate Production Operator-Food Manufacturing

Chocolate Production Operator Location: Kenosha, WI Puratos has Operations openings across both day and night shifts in our Kenosha, WI Chocolate USA Facility. Direct Hire Opportunities that include competitive hourly rates, plus a $500 sign on bonus after 60 days of full-time employment. Benefits Include: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program 401k Holiday and Paid-Time Off Health and Wellness Program & Incentives POSITION OVERVIEW: Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is an expert in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients. We are growing rapidly with over 9000 employees in over 70 countries. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This, coupled with our commitment to our communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical. Our Kenosha, WI. location is dedicated to chocolate production, making delicious chocolate that is eaten all around the world. We are looking for individuals that would like to join our great operation’s team to help bring joy to others with the chocolate we make. The Production Operator will observe all Puratos GMP’s, SOP’s, and SQF standards. This role will operate assigned production line as set forth by the Packaging Lead, safely and efficiently, while maintaining high quality standards that meet or exceed Puratos and customer requirements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Must be able to safely work with industrial equipment, including operation, change over and basic maintenance Report all food safety and quality issues to immediate Supervisor and Quality Technician. Immediately report any safety issues to the supervisor, maintenance, or management. Responsible for the overall safety, quality, and efficiency of their work center Comply with all company SOP’s, GMP’s, and SQF regulations Maintain a neat and sanitary work area Conching/Mixing: Responsible for our Conching/Mixing of refined products set forth by Refiner Lead. Understand recipes and ingredients used for specifications. Knowledge of viscosity, adjustments, and pumping of out products. Depositing: Depositor operator is responsible for ensuring a steady flow of product down each production line. Troubleshooting color, shape, and size issues along with viscosity. The shape and product type are managed here to ensure the correct ingredient is produced in the packaging. Refining: Prepare and operate the pre-refiner, refiners, and conches to achieve the desired fineness and viscosity. Packaging: Operate all packaging equipment to ensure the product meets customer standards and complete all required paperwork and checks. Troubleshooting color, shape, and size issues. Operate automated production line per SOP instructions Ensure line is sanitized using specified procedures Apply product specific labels and best by labeling Effectively communicate to other operators, leads or supervisors Produce chocolate as required by daily planning Sanitize department as described in sanitation guide Perform any other duties as instructed by the management SKILLS & ABILITIES: Candidates with experience in a manufacturing, light industrial, or job shop environment preferred Must be able to use production computer screens as instructed Must have a positive attitude and willing to learn Must demonstrate the ability to communicate both verbal and in written form in English Must demonstrate the ability to read and understand system instruction and training materials Must be able to work overtime, including weekends Must be able to follow instructions Must have passed company physical when required Must be able to lift 50 lb Frequent pushing or pulling of material and/or equipment. Frequent standing and walking Attendance record must be in good standing High School Degree preferred, additional education is a plus Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.10 - $20.50 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 12 hour shift Work Location: In person