What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chocolatier (Production Operator) position at KCO Resource Management?
Ever dreamed of making candy for a living? Here’s your golden ticket. We are working with a legendary candy company that is undergoing a period of growth! They are looking for motivated, detail-oriented Chocolatiers (Production Operators) to join a small but mighty production team. In this full-time, day-shift position, you’ll be trained in all aspects of making and wrapping the candy.
Location: approx. 25 miles outside of Worcester, MA
Job Responsibilities:
- Learn and operate equipment used in high-speed chocolate and candy production.
- Follow recipes and procedures to prepare, fill, and wrap.
- Monitor product quality and flag any issues to the supervisor.
- Maintain a clean, food-safe workspace and support daily sanitation tasks.
- Help stock supplies and keep production areas organized.
- Pitch in at our retail shop as needed - we’re all in this together!
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Must be able to be hands-on, standing for most of the day, lifting up to 50lbs, and moving between stations.
- Prior food manufacturing experience is ideal.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Mechanically inclined.
- Willingness to take direction and follow procedures.
- Calm and focused under pressure.
- Reliable, honest, and hardworking.
- Great communication and a team-first attitude.
- Flexibility to jump in wherever help is needed.