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NIGHT SHIFT Quality Control Lab Technician

  2026-01-20     Elmer Candy     Ponchatoula,LA  
Description:

Pay DOE- Starting at $16.00 per hour

NIGHT: Monday- Thursday; 3:00pm - 1:00am (Fridays, Weekends, & Overtime as needed)

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Weekly Pay

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.

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical 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

• Must be able to pass an annual background check

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Reliable transportation

• Dependable attendance

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions

• Ability to work overtime and weekends if needed

• Ability to demonstrate basic food quality and safety knowledge (Experience in food manufacturing preferred)

• Basic math skills and unit conversions, and the ability to complete and run reports required

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurate weighing, recording, and labeling work in progress and finished goods, based on sampling schedule

• Checking scales and metal detectors for functionality & accuracy

• Ensure the safety and cleanliness of lab, materials & equipment

• Assist Tank Room Attendant, when needed

• Additional tasks assigned by Team Lead, Supervisor or QA Manager

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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

Elmer Chocolate is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a disabled veteran or other veteran or military status, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or other protected by class status.


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