Chocolate Production & Packaging Associate

Spherion State College is working to fill a 1st Shift, Chocolate Production & Packaging Associate 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.

Sweeten your career with a job that’s as fun as it is rewarding! If you love working in a high-energy environment, being surrounded by delicious treats, and learning how your favorite sweets are made, this is the perfect entry-level opportunity for you.

Description:

Chocolate Production & Packaging Associate handles general assembly, places or aligns candies on the production/enrobing line to be coated in chocolate, and packages finished goods.

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!

What you'll do:

• Placing unfinished candies, centers, or nuts onto the enrober conveyor belt with precise alignment to ensure even chocolate coating.
• Feeding raw ingredients or pre-formed candy centers into production machinery.
• Inspecting candies before they enter the enrober to filter out misshapen, broken, or sub-standard pieces.
• Picking finished, cooled chocolates off the line and placing them into trays, boxes, or wrappers.
• Using or monitoring wrapping machines, heat sealers, and boxing equipment.
• Applying correct product labels, expiration dates, and lot codes before packing boxes onto pallets for shipment.
• Sanitation & Safety, Cleaning and sanitizing conveyor belts, trays, and workstations according to food safety standards.
• Wearing required protective gear (hairnets, gloves, aprons) to prevent food contamination.

Education: No formal education required.

Physical:

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

Skills:

• Placing candies evenly and precisely on a moving conveyor belt or enrobing line to prevent clumping.
• Monitoring the chocolate coating machinery to ensure consistent flow, temperature, and coverage.
• Quickly putting together components, molds, or product trays according to specifications.
• Operating sealing machines, boxing finished chocolates, and applying accurate labels.
• Identifying and discarding misshapen, broken, or improperly coated candies before packaging.
• Adhering strictly to food safety regulations, including wearing hairnets, gloves, and maintaining sanitized workspaces.
• Preventing cross-contamination, especially crucial in facilities handling nuts, dairy, and chocolate.
• High hand-eye coordination and finger speed to handle delicate candies without damaging them.
• Ensuring every package contains the exact weight, count, and presentation required for retail.