Wilbur Chocolate Store Specialty Candy Maker

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Food Enterprise, serving food manufacturers, food‑service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products, including poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

Pay

$19 per hour (Full Time)

Schedule

1st – Early evening with weekend rotations; ability to work early evenings, weekends, holidays, or different shifts with advanced notice.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities

• Produce confections in accordance with standard recipes and procedures (hand dipping, confection centers, ingredient mixing, fudge, molding, enrobing, packing finished product).
• Operate equipment such as chocolate tempering machines, scales, mixing bowls, and utensils.
• Complete daily documents required by operations and food‑safety regulation (work orders, cleaning sheets).
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Perform other kitchen‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Right to work in the U.S. (not solely based on a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third‑party employer).
• Minimum age of 18 years to work in a production facility.
• Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours.
• Ability to work 40 hours a week.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a diverse, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work early evenings and weekend rotations, holidays, or different shifts with advanced notice.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous food production experience.
• Previous candy‑making or baking experience.
• Degree or certificate in pastry arts.
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience.
• Passion for creating consumer goods.