Industrial Cook-3rd Shift

Schedule

This is a 3rd shift position. Core hours are 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, Monday–Friday, with Saturdays and overtime as needed. Position requires the ability to work overtime, which may include varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

About the Role

The Sweet Tart Rope Cook operates and maintains the Sweet Tart Rope cooking and supporting equipment at established standards for personnel safety, food safety, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Read formulas and follow product specifications and manufacturing instructions.
• Organize materials and time to prevent delays in production.
• Operate electronic controls, overhead hoists, balances, batching systems, mixers, cooker, and conveyors to prepare and deliver licorice mass and/or sugar paste to extruder.
• Record raw material and production batch lot tractability information on appropriate forms and within SAP.
• Operate and adjust extruder and conveyor equipment, electronic control systems, and analytical equipment to produce product meeting specifications.
• Disassemble equipment for cleaning and reassemble prior to production, including use of hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and manual chain hoist.
• Do daily (beginning and ending) inventory of work area.
• Lift bags of various ingredients to transfer into batching vessels or holding containers.
• Transfer materials into weigh-up containers using a scoop.
• Lift bins of scrap occasionally as needed.
• Move pallets of material using pallet jack occasionally as needed.
• Roll extruder into and out of position for production and cleaning.
• Replenish materials (sugar, flour, acid, color, flavor) using Globe/SAP.
• Maintain clean work area utilizing daily GMP checklists.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Employee must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• This position requires overtime, mandated and/or voluntary, to meet peak demand, cover for absences, or handle urgent projects.

Skills

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions.
• Promote teamwork; possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed.
• Ability to problem solve by adjusting variables in standardized situations.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of standard tools and production equipment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating industrial production machinery and/or working in food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay

$25.50 per hour plus a $0.58 per hour shift differential.

Benefits

Ferrara offers comprehensive benefits that enhance health and financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.