Machine Operator

Overview

At Russell Stover, we love chocolate and we love our jobs. We work with values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s are leading manufacturers of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, with legacy brands in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!

A day in the life:
As the Machine Operator, you will operate and maintain machinery with precision, conduct quality inspections, and keep detailed records to uphold production excellence. You will troubleshoot issues as needed and maintain a clean, organized work environment. You should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, be a team player, and have the flexibility to work across various areas.

• Operate and maintain machinery, equipment, and tools in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines, and instructions.
• Perform basic machine changeovers, startups, and shutdowns.
• Ensure materials are loaded correctly and replenish supplies as needed.
• Conduct quality checks and complete production documentation.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations in compliance with sanitation standards.
• Report mechanical or process issues to supervision or maintenance.
• Support team goals through cross-training and flexible task assignments.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
• Able to read and understand recipes
• Possess basic math skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for the duration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• 1 year of experience utilizing SAP.
• Strong commitment to punctuality and dependability.

• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, with protective gear and GMP training to keep you informed and safe.
• Surroundings: Work with equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, and electric pallet jacks in a dynamic environment.
• Active & Engaging Work: Stay on your feet, moving, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be in a climate-controlled environment.
• Appealing Smells: The air is filled with the aroma of chocolate.
• Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple dress code that supports safety and hygiene and GMP adherence.
• Allergens: You will be exposed to ingredients that may be considered food allergens.

Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to protected characteristics. Employment is contingent upon I-9 verification, drug screening, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.