Candymaker - 2nd Shift

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy!

A day in the life...

As a Candymaker, you will work directly with the candy making team in the Kitchen. A typical day will include measuring and mixing ingredients to form only the finest product, operating and maintain machinery, following all quality and safety standards, and sanitizing your area during and at the end of your shift. This position does require a reasonable amount of heavy lifting consistently and somebody that has a passion for creating something that creates happiness. This is a Temporary position with the opportunity for full-time employment based on performance and business needs.

What you will be doing...

Our tradition of handcrafting quality chocolates in small batches begins with our Candy Makers. Using recipes that started in the kitchen of Mrs. Stover, our Candy Makers make everything from chocolate, caramels, creams and fruit and nut centers. All work is done with a focus on quality and safety. The key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Operating kitchen equipment such as large mixers, ovens and large pots in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines and instructions.
• Mixing and/or cooking candies in batches per Russell Stover Chocolates standards.
• Reading and understanding formulas/recipes, measurements, tapes and thermometers.
• Reading and understanding product specifications established by Russell Stover Chocolates and recognizes deviations from those specifications.
• Monitoring more than one batch or process simultaneously.
• Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to ensure product quality and uphold food safety standards.
• Learning to Identify and address potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities, while maintaining proactive communication with supervisors.
• Documenting food safety and quality procedures, maintaining detailed records of monitoring, verification, and corrective actions.
• Performing clean-up activities as assigned.
• May be assigned other duties by plant management as required.

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

A TYPICAL SCHEDULE FOR THIS ROLE IS 10 HR SHIFTS MONDAY - THURSDAY. START AND END TIMES WILL VARY WITH THE EARLIEST START BEING 1:30PM AND THE LATEST END TIME BEING 12:00AM. DURING PEAK SEASON, OVERTIME MAY BE REQUIRED

Do you have what it takes?

(Basic Qualifications)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to read and understand recipes.
• Possess basic math skills.
• The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead during a 10-hour shift.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for the duration of a 10-hour shift.

Do you stand above the rest?

(Preferred Qualifications)

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

Experience the Excitement at Russell Stover Plants!

• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, and we've got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you'll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we'll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you're always in the know!
• Surroundings: Get ready to work alongside cutting-edge equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels - it's a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
• Active & Engaging Work: Whether you're on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there's never a dull moment. This is a place where you'll stay on the move!
• Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
• Appealing Smells: The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
• Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
• Allergens: You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens like nuts, milk, and more.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Make Happy. Work Happy.

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