For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations.
Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States.
Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach's, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil.
Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.Packaging Assistant 2nd ShiftJob Location: DeKalbWant to make an impact?Responsible for packaging finished goods according to quality standards; dumping product into the hopper, informing machine operator of equipment jams, and general cleaning duties.
Must be flexible to perform tasks as needed.
Hours are 2pm-12:30am.Ways you will make a differenceTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:Adheres to all established GMP's.Assembles cartons.Assists anytime the line is in a scrap mode.Assists in other facets of production as needed.Works at different workstations as production needs require.Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to safety methods.Dump product into machine hopper.Ensures a quality product through regular visual checks.If product is jammed in equipment, notify the Machine Operator to correct the problem.Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of the packaging process.Packs special arrangements or selections of product.Responsible for proper packaging of all finished goods to achieve the best cosmetic presentation possible.Responsible for verifying and executing pallet patterns where applicable.Skills that will make you successfulAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, and keep up with the line speeds in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read a limited number of two-and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Ability to work scheduled shift.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production.
Be at work as scheduled and in a timely manner.
Capable of understanding time tracking objectives with the ability to swipe into orders and perform other objectives of the system.
No prior experience or training needed.
Promote teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed.
Ensures compliance with AIB, SQF, and other relevant standards.Work Environment and Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and the noise level in the environment is loud.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is required to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
The employee is required to be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
The vision requirements include close vision and distance vision.Experiences that will support your successFerrara's success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people.
A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and RD facilities.
Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company.
Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law.
This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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