Chocolate Production Team - Manoa Chocolate Factory

Chocolate Production Team - Manoa Chocolate Factory Manoa Chocolate Hawaii - 3.0 Kailua, HI Job Details Full-time $20 - $30 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Employee discount Qualifications Food production Food safety management Food processing Machine operation Sanitation procedures Packaging Milling Industrial equipment Packaging (food) Manufacturing Clean workspace maintenance Hand tools Entry level FDA regulations Measurement (quality control) Full Job Description Assistant Chocolate Maker - Full-Time Applicants ONLY Join our team and master the art of bean-to-bar chocolate making. We don't just run machines; we craft local chocolate from the raw bean to the finished bar. The success of our chocolate relies on a blend of sophisticated industrial technology and hands-on craftsmanship. If you take pride in technical precision and love seeing a finished product go from your hands to a customer, we want you on our production line.

Responsibilities:

Operate commercial-scale cacao processing and packaging equipment. Maintain strict sanitation of all hand tools and machinery. Measure , weigh, and transfer ingredients with high accuracy. Record detailed data for food safety and FDA regulations.

Execute the full production cycle:

from sorting raw materials to melting, molding, and wrapping.

What You'll Do:

The Craft:

Sort, roast, and winnow raw cacao beans to perfection.

The Science:

Operate industrial mills and refiners to create smooth, high-quality chocolate.

The Finish:

Master the technical skills of tempering, molding, and wrapping bars for the shelf.

The Standards:

Maintain a "surgical-level" clean environment (FDA/Food Safety) to ensure every bar is perfect.

Qualifications:

Proactive "Self-Starter": You don't need a checklist to stay productive; you anticipate the next step in the production cycle and jump in where help is needed most.

Rock-Solid Reliability:

You are a teammate we can count on—someone who values punctuality, communicates proactively, and brings a helpful, collaborative energy to every shift.

Quality-Focused:

You take pride in the final product, ensuring every bar is wrapped neatly, every measurement is exact, and your workspace remains spotless.

Physicality:

Ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 30 lbs regularly, and work in a dynamic factory environment (including noise, varying temperatures, and chocolate aromas).

What You'll Gain:

Hands-on training in industrial food manufacturing and chocolate science. Professional experience with FDA/Health Department compliance and food safety protocols. A collaborative team environment where your initiative is noticed and rewarded.

Benefits:

Employee Discount:

Enjoy the world-class chocolate you help create! Health Insurance & Paid Time Off (PTO).

Work Environment:

A clean, energizing atmosphere with a clear sense of purpose.

Pay:

$20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person