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PM Bindler Machine Operator

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Dec 2025

About the role

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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SUMMARY:

Operates equipment such as cream depositors and monitors key functions around the Bindler Line. Sets up, operates, adjusts, changes over, and dissembles equipment as needed. Current Scope is Cream Depositor Operator and Relief Operator. May also be required to train and function as Kitchen Mixer/Cook.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Cream Depositor Operator:

Start up and check schedule for “order” of candy MOA daily.
Check depositors and cream transfer lines for proper set up.
Check shells for proper temper, weight, and knifing (chipping) before depositing cream.
Controls and operates depositor for proper cream weight, keeping the cream deposit centered in the shell, and no cream tailing. Adjust re-suck and monitor depositor ratio to maintain even deposit.
Maintain &/or adjust the cream level; and take cream weights, calculate & record on SPC chart
Monitor and record temperature of cream, make decision to fill shell based on temperature of cream.
Knowledge of process pertaining to specified depositors and cream amounts for various products.
Pumps out remaining “on hand” cream into buckets. Weighs and labels buckets.
Perform changeovers including cream flushes and configuration.

Relief Operator:

Monitor and adjust computer to maintain shell weights and record on SPC charts.
Monitor tempering units for proper temper of shell and bottom chocolate.
Perform temper tests of chocolate in the shell and bottom rooms.
Document various settings, temperatures and speeds on a daily check list.
Read production schedule and update Packaging End Lead and Process Lead about relief issues (impact of changeovers).
Perform Changeover Tasks including Shell & Bottom Room Chocolate Depositors as well as changes along the line.
Break relief for operating personnel including Cream Depositor Operator, Mould Feed, Weigher Taper, Material Handler, Packers, and/or Knobel Operator.
Monitor Chocolate Depositor & Reclaim Screens to ensure not clogged.
Perform responsibilities of Creamer Operator.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Assist in mould swaps.
Mould maintenance – Responsible for directional markings, ensure availability of process communication moulds.
Follow standard operating procedures (SOP).
Shut down shell and bottoming room and set up for night heat up, according to procedures.
Monitor shell and bottom room throughout the day.
Scrape pans and rollers to prepare for sanitation.
Melt chocolate and cocoa butter, maintain low viscosity tank in spray booth.
Move supplies; nuts, cherries, chocolate etc. where needed.
Train new employees as required.
Maintain home department in a clean and orderly manner.
Maintain condition of depositor head hot box.
Assist in medial line downtime occurrences.
Mix colored chocolate as necessary; includes filling out Mixer worksheet.
Report problems regarding food safety to supervisor or manager.