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Chilly Air Conditioning

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. Our automated robotic machinery and manufacturing assembly lines require continual maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

Medical, dental, vision, and life plans for the entire family

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Monthly employee appreciation events

Free chocolate

Physical requirements include:

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

Basic responsibilities include:

Maintaining, repairing, installing, troubleshooting, inspecting, and modifying robotic production and packaging equipment (mechanical & electrical)

Performing equipment changeovers for various product sizes on various production and packaging machinery

Assessing needs regarding maintenance, spare parts, modernization, and improvement of process

Required qualifications include:

• Mechanical and electrical skills
• Ability to identify, evaluate, and problem solve
• Excellent communication skills
• 18 years of age & pass a drug screen & background check
• Reliable transportation & dependable attendance
• Ability to work overtime and weekends if needed