Job Description:

• 1) Operates machine that rolls dough into sheets, and embosses and cuts dough into candy lozenges: Positions and secures cutting and embossing dies in place, using wrench.

• 2) Adjusts ram stroke of cutting die to synchronize it with speed of dough rollers and discharge conveyor.

• 3) Turns handwheel to adjust clearance between rollers.

• 4) Dumps lozenge dough into hopper and starts machine.

• 5) Sprinkles cornstarch onto dough to prevent sticking to rollers and dies.

• 6) Examines and weighs formed lozenges for conformity to size, shape, and weight specifications, and readjusts roller speed and clearance to meet product standards.

• 7) May adjust printer bars on machines to print or emboss designs on lozenges before cutting.