Blommer Careers
Blommer has been in business for more than 80 years, and we contribute our success to the core values we put into practice each and every day. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to have some of the industry leaders in the world of chocolate as Blommer employees. We have been fortunate to celebrate 30- and even 40-year anniversaries with many of our employees.
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Bringing Chocolate to Life
Work Environment
"Bringing Chocolate to Life"Blommer is proud to remain operational, creating products that are essential for life and that bring people joy. All business operations, including hiring, are continuing during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Our hiring process is adapted to the challenges of the times.
We work with applicants who need accommodations throughout the hiring process and will assist those who need help interviewing virtually. The health and safety of all current and prospective employees is our top priority. Precautionary measures at our facilities include health and temperature checks, increased cleaning of common areas, limiting visitors, and limiting travel.
Blommer has been in business for 80 years. We contribute our success to our core values which we put into practice every day.
Our people are the heart of our business. We have been fortunate to celebrate 30- and even 40-year anniversaries with many employees. Their knowledge of our processes and their commitment to excellence has helped shape Blommer into the company we are today.
We are proud to have some of the industry leaders in the world of chocolate as Blommer employees. Our employees take ownership in their roles by being actively involved in industry organizations and initiatives. Blommer has representatives in organizations such as Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association, Retail Confectioners International, and National Confectioners Association, to name a few.
We pride ourselves on our dedication to our customers and their success. By developing new products which are tailored to our customer’s needs, we give our customers the best service in the industry. Each of our locations are staffed with some of the most knowledgeable Research & Development professionals in the chocolate industry, having both formal training and years of hands-on experience.
We proudly stand behind the integrity of our product. As a food manufacturer, we hold ourselves to the highest food safety standards. Since we are chocolate lovers ourselves, we like to be able to enjoy our products while knowing that they are also safely and responsibly produced.
Our success takes root in the communities around the world that grow our cocoa beans. We fulfill our responsibility to support these farmers through our many sustainability programs. To date, 80,000 farmers have participated in our sustainability programs. Blommer is committed to our sustainability initiatives to protect the environment in which our cocoa beans grow and empower the farmers who grow them.
We are dedicated to creating a delicious product that we can stand behind. Through living our core values, we bring chocolate to life every day.
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Benefits
Taking Care of Our People
At Blommer, our people are the heart of our business. Therefore, we provide a competitive benefit package, including but not limited to the following:
Well-being:
We are pleased to provide a comprehensive life, medical, dental and vision benefit package for our full-time employees and their families. At a generously subsidized cost, this gives our employees peace of mind when it is needed the most!
Growth & Development:
To encourage the continued growth and development of our employees, we are happy to provide structured on the job training and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
Planning for the Future:
We offer generous retirement savings programs for all full-time employees.
Work/Life Balance:
We know that time spent relaxing with family helps employees come back to work feeling recharged, so we provide paid holidays and time off for all full-time employees.
Making it Easy to Work Safely:
Besides providing our employees with uniforms at no cost, we provide a generous annual allowance to pay for prescription safety glasses, hearing protection and safety footwear.
Financial Motivations:
We understand the financial aspect of a position is important which is why we are committed to sustaining our weekly payroll, providing merit based pay increases, shift premiums, training premiums and job rotation premiums.
Celebrating:
We host company-funded events such as our annual summer picnic and various holiday celebrations. We like to celebrate achievements and socialize because we believe it keeps our team strong. And last but not least, our favorite benefit, a birthday present of 10 pounds of chocolate to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Some Extras:
- Employee Referral Program
- Years of Service Rewards
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Innovation
Innovation
We work hard to keep the title of the largest fully-integrated chocolate and cocoa manufacturer in North America. To stay ahead, we continuously improve our processes and create new products.
Our Research & Development team uses a hands-on approach to collaborate with our customers and help them be the best in their industry. This includes innovative product offerings – from specialty cocoas and our premium chocolate line to custom products tailored to our customers’ needs.
We create innovations that are relevant to our customers by responding to their needs and keeping up with industry trends. Among many other innovations is our recently created Wonder Line™, a line of confectionary coatings which contain 55% less fat than standard coatings without sacrificing flavor. This line was created in response to consumers wanting to be able to indulge without the extra calories.
We are passionate about our customer’s success and believe collaboration is the key to creating cutting-edge solutions. Innovations such as Wonder Line™ is just one of the reasons Blommer remains the largest fully-integrated chocolate and cocoa manufacturer in North America.
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Blommer Locations
Blommer Locations
Blommer Chocolate Company operates three facilities strategically located across the United States and a fourth in Canada, which gives it the unique flexibility to respond quickly to customers’ needs.
Ontario, Canada
103 Second Street
Campbellfod, ON
Canada KOL-1LOShanghai, China
No. 77, Maoye Road,
Jinshan District,
Shanghai, China
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Sustainability Practices
Sustainability Practices
Blommer is fully committed to supporting our cocoa farmers and their communities. As the largest cocoa processor and ingredient chocolate supplier in North America, our goal is to support farmers to keep pace with market demand and ensure their economic viability for generations to come. To date, 80,000 farmers have participated in our sustainability programs, which adhere to the International Labor Standards. Blommer maintains a long-term view while focusing on three keys of sustainability: people, planet, and prosperity.
Ontario Canada plant location Blommer’s Sustainable Origins™ program is focused on cocoa growing communities with the aim to enhance overall living conditions and provide tools and training to farmers. Through improved farm productivity and cocoa bean quality, farmers generate increased income which supports the creation of thriving cocoa communities.
Safeguarding the environment and preserving the planet for future generations is imperative. This is a global commitment that customers and producers entrust us to uphold. To this end, Blommer advocates for responsible environmental stewardship by providing training to farmers on agricultural practices which conserve soil and water to protect fragile tropical ecosystems.
We work to improve transparency in our supply chain by strengthening ties with our farmers to ensure fully traceable, high quality products to meet our customers’ expectations. As an industry leader, we believe sustainability efforts in cocoa communities provides value at every touch point in the supply chain through improved and more consistent quality and a sustainable future for cocoa farming families.
We proudly support our farmers and their communities through the Sustainable Origins™ program. Blommer is fully committed to improving overall living conditions for cocoa farmers, which allows cocoa growing communities to flourish while guaranteeing our future cocoa supply..
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Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Blommer is proud to remain operational, creating products that are essential for life and that bring people joy. All business operations, including hiring, are continuing during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Our hiring process is adapted to the challenges of the times.
We work with applicants who need accommodations throughout the hiring process and will assist those who need help interviewing virtually. The health and safety of all current and prospective employees is our top priority. Precautionary measures at our facilities include health and temperature checks, increased cleaning of common areas, limiting visitors, and limiting travel.
Click the locations to see our current job openings for that Blommer location.