Refiner Operator

3 days ago


Campbellford Ontario KLL Canada Blommer Chocolate Careers Full time $40,000 - $70,000 per year

Job Purpose:

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

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 - Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), 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: The 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 ascend/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 CFIA & 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 to 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


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