Chocolate Process Operator

cargill • Mount Joy, PA

3d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.
This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.Job Purpose and ImpactNew, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.
The Chocolate Production Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring chocolate dropline equipment to ensure consistent, high‑quality product output.
This role plays a key part in daily production by preparing machinery, verifying ingredient readiness, adjusting operating parameters, and maintaining smooth line performance throughout the shift. Operators troubleshoot issues in real time, uphold strict food‑safety and sanitation standards, and document production activity to support traceability and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include equipment setup, line start‑up, quality checks, machine adjustments, and end‑of-shift cleaning and shutdown. The operator works closely with maintenance, quality, and production teams to ensure efficient workflow, minimal downtime, and adherence to all safety and GMP requirements. This position requires attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
• Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 55lbs, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions which may include heat, cold, dust, loud noise, etc., with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to operate machinery and/or industrial equipment with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer skills
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Ability to work in elevated areas (4ft and above)
• Experience using forklift or similar equipment
• Experience in a production and/or food handling experience

Responsibilities

• Operate processing and packaging equipment
• Monitor overall product quality, complete required checks as well as associated daily production paperwork
• Clean and inspect equipment and work areas
• Understand and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Detail clean all assigned area of the plant
• Record and maintain sanitation records and sign off on completed projects on the master sanitation schedule. The use of a computer will be required.
• Work safely with cleaning chemicals used at the plant
• Follow all quality requirements to avoid contamination while cleaning
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents.
• We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED