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Manoa Chocolate Hawaii

Production Team - On-the-Job Training

Job Training All branches

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
1 - 30 days
Locations
1 location in Hawaii
Career field
Food Preparation and Serving Related, Production

About the program

Production Team Member (Industrial Food Manufacturing): Transition into the specialty food manufacturing industry through a 3-4 week intensive "Bean-to-Bar" internship. Service members will master the operation of industrial roasting, milling, and molding machinery while gaining valuable experience in FDA food safety compliance and industrial sanitation. providing a foundation for potential full-time career opportunities within the local This hands-on program bridges the gap between military operational discipline and civilian manufacturing excellence, providing a foundation for potential full-time career opportunities upon successful completion of the program.

Jobs this program prepares you for

This intensive internship provides hands-on training in the industrial "bean-to-bar" chocolate manufacturing process. Interns will transition through the entire production cycle, learning to operate specialized equipment while maintaining strict federal food safety standards.This program is designed around 3 modules (each module takes 1-2 weeks to complete:Module 1: Food Safety & Molding Operations Participants learn FDA compliance guidelines and the technical operation of precision chocolate molding machinery.Module 2: Industrial Packaging & Sanitation Focus on operating high-speed packaging machinery and mastering "reset" sanitation protocols to maintain production efficiency and safety between batches.Module 3: Refining & Roasting Thermodynamics Hands-on instruction on the "heart" of the factory: operating the ball mill and the cacao roaster to refine raw materials into finished chocolate.Work Environment & RequirementsLocation: In-Person (Factory Floor).Physical: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs repetitively.Safety: Willingness to work in a noisy industrial environment and wear all required PPE (hairnets, aprons, noise abatement, etc.).Administrative: Responsibility for maintaining detailed industrial logs and data records.

Eligibility & prerequisites

905 Kalanianaole Hwy, Kailua HI 96734

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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