Chocolate Assembly Apprentice

Chocolate Assembly Apprentice

Job Title:

Chocolate Assembly Apprentice

Location:

Durango, CO (Factory)
Department:

Enrobing Status:

Regular, Full-Time

Reports To:

Chocolate Production SupervisorFLSA Category:

Non-Exempt Relevant

Experience:

0-1 year Level:Entry Level

Schedule:

M-Th 10am-6:30pmPay Range:$18-20/hour POSITION SUMMARY Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (RMCF) is seeking a Chocolate Assembly Apprentice that is responsible for safely performing the daily activities of the production department to meet daily production schedules while ensuring quality standards are met. We are looking for candidates that love chocolate and sweet treats as much as we do! Our goal is to offer a FUN and SAFE family-oriented work environment with opportunities for advancement.

We seek reliable, hard-working candidates who enjoy working with a team. We want you to have fun and care about the work you do. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative and commitment to learning progressively more complex chocolate production and equipment operation skills. This role is expected to complete required training and demonstrate proficiency in intermediate-level duties within established timelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Chocolate Assembly Apprentice will be expected to consistently deliver outstanding outcomes in the following areas:

Beginner Accurately weigh, measure, and count products and materials using scales or other appropriate tools and equipment.

Appropriately label containers, or boxes using preprinted labels and/or date label gun; paying attention to date codes.

Assemble and prepare boxes, totes, and other supplies in preparation of packing product.

Count finished product to determine completion of production order.

Identify candy by individual signatures as necessary.

Add candy signatures by hand.

Operate specialized equipment including but not limited to Truffle Machine, Nut Grinder, Caramel Cutters and Extruding Devices.

Tempering of chocolate and production of finished candy by hand.

Feed candy onto moving conveyor or into moving machines, and pack product from moving conveyor belt and/or from racks with speed and accuracy.

Clean containers, materials, supplies, or work areas, using cleaning solutions and hand tools.

Remove completed or defective products or materials, placing them on moving equipment such as conveyors or in specified areas such as loading docks and transfer areas.

Transport products and supplies to and from workstations.

Ensure quality standards are met and work to eliminate bloomers and scrap.

Complete and maintain prep work during a project.

Intermediate An intermediate level Chocolate Assembly Apprentice will have the ability to and will perform the duties listed above in addition to those listed in this section within three months of entry or change over to this position. Pay for an employee at the intermediate level will typically fall in the mid-range for the position.

Cut caramels using a caramel cutting machine and extrude product using extruding devices safely and accurately.

Assist Operators in changeovers as necessary.

Finish projects by adding additional items such as nuts and decorations, placing paper cups in boxes, and weighing completed projects.

Set up and operate scales (including Tares for each project, understanding correct packaging procedure for each product.

Set-up, temper pre-mixers, and shut down projects as necessary.

Advanced An advanced level Chocolate Assembly Apprentice will have the ability to and will perform the duties listed above in addition to those listed in this section within six months of entry or change over to this position. Pay for an employee at the intermediate level will typically fall in the upper end of the range for the position.

Aide in the training of…