Candymaker - 2nd Shift

About the role

As a Candymaker, you will be an essential part of our passionate kitchen team, crafting the finest handcrafted confections. You’ll measure and mix high-quality ingredients, operate and maintain specialized candy-making equipment, and uphold our strict quality, efficiency, and safety standards. You will also ensure your workspace remains clean and sanitized throughout your shift, contributing to a smooth and efficient production process.

Responsibilities

• Operate kitchen equipment such as large mixers, steam kettles, fire cookers, and large pots in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines, and instructions.
• Mix and/or cook candies in batches per Russell Stover Chocolates standards.
• Read and understand formulas/recipes, measurements, tapes, scales, and thermometers.
• Read and understand product specifications established by Russell Stover Chocolates and recognize deviations from those specifications.
• Monitor more than one batch or process simultaneously.
• Perform clean-up activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by plant management.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to ensure product quality and uphold food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
• Able to read and understand recipes.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Possess basic computer skills.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. consistently throughout the shift.
• Able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend, and lift overhead.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for the duration of the shift.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Schedule

Typical hours for this role are 1:30 pm - 12:00 am, Monday through Thursday. During peak season, overtime will be required.

Work Environment

• Safety First: Protective gear provided; Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training on day one, with daily safety tips.
• Surroundings: Work alongside automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and chocolate candy banks/steels in a dynamic environment.
• Active & Engaging Work: On your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable Climate: Climate-controlled environment in most roles.
• Appealing Smells: Sweet aromas of chocolate; you may leave smelling like chocolate!
• Dress Code: Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for safety and hygiene.
• Allergens: Exposure to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens.