Blommer Chocolate Company, Campbellford ON, are looking to hire a FULL-TIME, REFINER OPERATOR for their Campbellford ON, location.

The Refiner Operator is responsible for maintaining the highest quality standards while refining paste batches into liquid chocolate or compound.

*Please Note – This is a 12 Hour Shift – Continental Rotation Position*

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

Note: This employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

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 ascent/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

Skills and Work Experience Requirements:

·         Able to follow clear instructions

·         Able to read and write English and perform tasks successfully

·         Skilled in applying mathematical reasoning to the measurements of ingredients for production purposes

·         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.

How to Apply:

https://www.blommer.com/careers.php