PTEC Candy Production Machine Operator 12 Hour Overnight
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Job Location:
Ponchatoula, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
12-Hour OVERNIGHT shift: 3:00pm to 3:00am
Pay DOE no less than $18/hr
Chilly Air Conditioning
Weekly Pay
Overtime Likely during peak season
Opportunities for Advancement
Elmer Chocolate is the oldest family-owned chocolate company in America. Our factory in Ponchatoula is the 2nd-largest manufacturer of Valentine boxed chocolate in North America.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans for the entire family
Paid vacation
401k plan
Monthly employee appreciation events
Free chocolate
QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 18 years old & pass a drug screen
Reliable transportation
Dependable attendance
Ability to follow & read instructions
Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
PTEC associate degree preferred
BASIC JOB TASKS (EXPERIENCE PREFERRED)
Operate monitor and adjust automated processes during the candy making procedure.
Operate and adjust parameters on HMI (Human Machine Interface)
Troubleshoot and correct minor malfunctions
Load & Unload candy trays & counter molds
Operate CIP Equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to stand & walk for long periods of time
Ability to stoop bend reach use force carry push/pull and lift <50 lbs. occasionally
Ability to apply manual dexterity and specified visual acuity
Some areas require PPE & may cause occasional exposure to higher temperatures
Elmer Chocolate is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion creed gender sexual orientation gender identity status as a disabled veteran or other veteran or military status sex age national origin ancestry disability marital status status with regard to public assistance or other protected by class status.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
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Key Skills
- Forklift
- Calipers
- Basic Math
- Math
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Stamping Press
- Plastics Blow Molding
- Micrometer
- Plastics Extrusion
- Plastics Injection Molding
- Sewing
- Manufacturing
About Company
Elmer Chocolate has offered fun, thoughtful chocolate gifts for all ages and all occasions for over 100 years! Our famous, premium chocolate are available year round and made in the US with real milk and dark chocolate.
