Chocolate Production Worker

Spherion State College is working to fill a 1st Shift, Chocolate Production Worker position in Lewistown, PA. The pay rate is $12.00 HOURLY. This position is entry-level. No experience is necessary. This is a Temp to Hire opportunity.

We’re officially looking for fun, motivated chocolate lovers to join our factory crew! If your dream job involves the smell of rich cacao and being part of the magic that makes people smile, this is your sign to apply. No golden ticket required—just a great attitude and a love for sweets!

Description:

As a Chocolatier Line Worker you are responsible for the hands-on production, packaging, and quality control of chocolate products. They ensure that manufacturing machinery runs smoothly while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards.

What you'll do:

• Feeding raw ingredients into melters, monitoring tempering machines, and operating molding or enrobing lines.
• Inspecting finished chocolates for shape, gloss, and weight defects, and removing imperfect items from the conveyor belt.
• Wrapping individual chocolates, placing candies into trays, and packing finished boxes into shipping cartons.
• Cleaning conveyor belts, washing chocolate molds, and sanitizing workstations according to food safety laws.
• Measuring out raw ingredients like cocoa butter, sugar, and nuts, and refilling machine hoppers as needed.

Education: No formal education required.

Physical:

• Moderate Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Standing / Walking
• Repetitive Motion
• Bending / Stooping / Kneeling
• Pushing / Pulling

Skills:

• Follow strict sanitation rules, wear protective gear, and prevent contaminations
• Monitor chocolate texture, temperature, and appearance to keep high quality standards.
• Work closely with other line workers and supervisors to meet daily production goals.
• Spot machine jams or product defects early and report them quickly.