PTEC Machine Operator
Quick Summary
12-Hour shifts: 3pm to 3am every Monday - Thursday, plus Fridays on call Pay DOE,
12-Hour shifts: 3pm to 3am every Monday - Thursday, plus Fridays on call
Pay DOE, $18 - $25
Chilly Air Conditioning
Weekly Pay
Overtime Likely
Opportunities for Advancement
Elmer Chocolate is the oldest family-owned chocolate company in America. Our factory in Ponchatoula is the 2nd-largest manufacturer of Valentine boxed chocolate in North America.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision plans for the entire family
• Paid vacation
• 401k plan
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Free chocolate
QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be 18 years old & pass a drug screen
• Reliable transportation
• Dependable attendance
• Ability to follow & read instructions
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• PTEC associate degree preferred
Nice to Have
~1 min read• Operate, monitor, and adjust automated processes during the candy making procedure.
• Operate and adjust parameters on HMI (Human Machine Interface)
• Troubleshoot and correct minor malfunctions
• Load & Unload candy trays & counter molds
• Operate CIP Equipment
Requirements
~1 min read• Ability to stand & walk for long periods of time
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, use force, carry, push/pull, and lift <50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to apply manual dexterity and specified visual acuity
• Some areas require PPE & may cause occasional exposure to higher temperatures
Elmer Chocolate is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees in accordance with all applicable laws.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- ≈ $37,440–$52,000 a year
- 2% above the $43,680 median for Machine Operator jobs on Jobera (244 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- Today
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 15, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 1
- Trust Level
- 60%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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