Packaging Equipment Technician

Do you love chocolate? This opportunity at Gertrude Hawk Chocolates allows goal-oriented, enthusiastic employees who strive to have work/life balance and want to grow professionally with a company that has an outstanding reputation, we want to talk to you!

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates is a 4th generation, family owned manufacturer of specialty chocolates. We own and operate over 30 retail stores in PA, NY and NJ and we have an established base of Wholesale business across the United States. Now we are looking for career-minded professionals who want to grow with us. We believe culture makes a difference and we strive to build lasting relationships with our employees, customers, and the community.

Our Dunmore, Pa based headquarters is seeking an experienced Technician for our expanding Maintenance division. If you are goal-oriented, ambitious, you should join our team. You’ll be primarily responsible for coordinating and implementing machine maintenance at our production site. If you seek a unique role with a stable company offering plenty of opportunity to expand your experience and grow, we want to talk to you!

Are you ready to see the rewards from your hard work? Are you ready to enjoy the work-life balance you are looking for? If so, this position may be for you! Reach out to us today so we can help make your career a little sweeter… come be a part of our passionate sales team where we get to combine our sales expertise with helping others!

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to optimize the production and packing of goods by ensuring the seamless functioning of all packaging and labeling machinery safely.

Shift schedule 7a-330p, Monday through Friday.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Comply and enforce all company and department specific quality, safety, SQF and GMP policies and procedures.

· Responsible to assist with machine start-ups and change-overs.

· Inspects the machinery to ensure safe and proper functionality.

· Troubleshoot and conduct regular repair, service and maintenance activities on manufacturing machinery.

· Reports damages and other malfunctions to the Doboy Tech Lead.

· Obtains feedback from the production department regarding the functioning of the machinery.

· Coordinates maintenance processes with the production department in a way which the production output and packaging is least affected.

· Maintains tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.

· Keeps inventory/tracks use of materials and reports to Lead when items are needed.

· Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

· Responsible for investigating and communicating actual or potential food safety issues pertaining to the building, equipment or grounds around the plant.

· Conduct basic facility maintenance.

· Performs other work assignments as directed.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

Experience: 2 plus years of experience

Computer Skills: Familiar with basic computer programs.

Certifications & Licenses: Valid Driver's License.

Other Requirements: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 10% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
• Mechanical Knowledge: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $32