Chocolate Processing Operator

Chocolate Processing Operator

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The Conche Operator is responsible for all conche equipment including conches, pumps, product conveying equipment, temperature controls, and computerized process control equipment. This position maintains proper inventory levels and

Breaks 10 min X 2; 30 min lunch

Work Schedule:

Hours 8 hours;
Overtime required in this position Job Rotation Yes. Rotate between lines

• Fill conches with proper product according to manufacturing instructions
• Flavor conches at proper time in cycle according to manufacturing instructions for the various products
• Scrape conches at proper time in cycle according to manufacturing instructions for the various products
• Pump conches to proper jumbo at completion of conch cycle according to manufacturing instructions for the various products
• Add flavor, cocoa butter and lecithin to conches according to manufacturing instructions for the various products
• Set and control the temperatures of the conches according to the manufacturing instructions for the various products
• Butter wash conches as required.
• Take lab samples and notify lab technician when conches are to be pumped
• Maintain proper inventory of flavors
• Maintain accurate daily production records
• Rework out of spec product and screen grainy conches
• Take refined stock and fill certain conches
• Add ingredients-some computerized, some require manual lifting, including yelk, velk, butter, flavoring, coconut oil
• Set pipes, close conche lids
• Ensure product is moving properly
• Maintain housekeeping and sanitation of work area
• Use of Nestlé computer systems for accurate tracking of product as required
• Train others on job tasks of this role
• Perform other duties as assigned

Follow all Nestlé-Burlington Safety & Environmental rules, regulations, and policies, fully participate in all Safety & Environmental programs, and report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately.

Follow all required GMP, quality and food safety requirements and policies. In addition, employee shall notify their supervisor or other designated personnel of all quality or food safety findings, risks, or incidents.

Support the Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) initiative through full participation in team improvement activities, operational reviews, and formal problem solving.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and safely. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Requires a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three years of related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine repots and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with groups or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure,…