Parts Runner & Machine Maintenance Mechanic LIGHT DUTY
Elmer Chocolate
- Ponchatoula, LA
- $16.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical plans for the entire family
- Paid vacation
- 401k plan
- Monthly employee appreciation events
- Free chocolate
- Must be 21+ years old.
- Minimum of High School Diploma or GED.
- Ability to pass post-offer and annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) clearance to operate company vehicles.
- Ability to pass Dept. of Transporation (DOT) drug/alcohol screens at any time
- Communication proficiency: verbal and writing
- An excellent attendance and safety record is required.
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to pass a criminal background check upon hire and annually.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and problem solve
- Ability to follow and read instructions
- Knowledge of basic mechanical terminology (including sizes and materials)
- Drives company vehicle locally to pick up parts and deliver parts.
- Assists the Parts Cage Supervisor with parts orders, stocking, sorting, & keeping inventory in our on-site stockroom.
- Maintains, constructs, repairs, and replaces trays for box sealing machines.
- Repairs and replaces worn seal pads for box sealing machine.
- Lives and communicates Elmer Chocolate Values; our guiding principles.
- Follows all safety procedures and food laws (Good Manufacturing Practices - GMPs).
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, bend, kneel, reach, crouch, crawl, use force, carry & push/pull.
- Ability to stand & walk for 10+ hours.
- Ability to hear and speak.
- The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Regular and prompt attendance on site is required.
- Work drug & alcohol free according to DOT regulations.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to work weekends & overtime if requested (rare).