General Laborer - 2nd & 3rd Shift

About the role

We are the world's #1 gummi candy manufacturer. It's a great time to join our growing organization and help spread "Childlike Happiness" (one of our core values) to consumers across the United States. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the General Laborer is responsible for a variety of duties in the Plant to support efficient and effective operations.

Responsibilities

• Catch and dump product, product inspection, clean equipment and work areas, restock material and complete assigned rework with the goal of ensuring compliance with all quality, safety, environmental, and cost standards.
• Provide support or relief in Operations for lunch and breaks and other coverage as needed.
• Understand the production equipment being used and how to adjust when needed.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Report any food safety and food quality-related issues to management immediately.
• Communicates pertinent information to the next shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent (HSED/GED).
• Requires a minimum of one (1) year work experience.
• Three (3) years of progressive work experience, with machine operation in the food/beverage/pharma industry preferred.
• Must be flexible with off-shift work schedule and overtime as needed.
• Requires the ability to read and understand SOP’s and other process documentation.
• Ability to handle stress and interact with others to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Requires the ability to train and coach others for success.

Skills

• Requires basic computer skills.
• Requires basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and work with percentages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English to document work, communicate with management, and collaborate with colleagues.

Physical Requirements

• Standing/walking: Continuous (over 75%)
• Talking/hearing: Continuous (over 75%)
• Hand/finger dexterity: Frequent to continuous
• Climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching: Frequent
• Lifting/carrying up to 35–50 lbs: Frequent to continuous
• Ability to multitask and function in high-stress environments
• Work performed indoors with artificial lighting, mid-level noise, and proper ventilation