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Ferrara Candy Co

Machine Operator (Engrosser) 1st Shift

forest park, IL

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Ferrara Candy Co lists this Machine Operator (Engrosser) 1st Shift opportunity in forest park, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

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Machine Operator (Engrosser) 1st ShiftWork Location: Forest Park Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs. Core Hours: 4am-4:30pm Want to make an impact? As a Machine Operator (Engrosser), reporting to the Production Supervisor, you'll play an essential role in bringing our confectionery products to life. By operating and monitoring engrossing equipment, ensuring product quality, and maintaining efficient production processes, you'll help create the consistent taste, texture, and appearance our customers expect. Your attention to detail, commitment to safety, and focus on operational excellence directly contribute to delivering high-quality products enjoyed by consumers every day. Ways you will make a differenceConducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to Ferrara's safety methodsAdheres to all Ferrara established GMP'sVerifies centers that will be engrossed meet all quality standards regarding size and solidsFeeds kettle with raw materials (i.e., sugar, syrup, etc.) and cooks ingredients to specificationsResponsible for safe operation and sanitary upkeep of entire bay of pansLoads pan and engrosses centers to proper size and weight using syrup and dry sugar (or dextrose) according to procedure and recipeConducts adjustments to controls to regulate temperature, amount of raw materials, etc.Loads trays / boards on truck to be sent to the polishing roomChecks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of products to engrossConducts periodic quality checksConducts changeoversResponsible for hygiene and general organization of entire work area including, but not limited to clean up of all equipment and surrounding areas and prevention of cross contaminationOperate all equipment safely with all guards in placeInforms immediate supervisor of any problems encountered including, but not limited to quality, safety and/or equipment performanceSkills that will make you successfulAbility to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situationsAbility to operate and troubleshoot problems with all necessary process equipmentAbility to perform simple arithmetic calculationsAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manualsReliable attendance and punctuality, with the ability to work scheduled shifts and overtime as requiredCapable of understanding time tracking objectives with the ability to swipe into orders and perform other objectives in the systemPromotes teamwork, possesses a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as neededExperiences that will support your successHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.1 year of batch making experience preferredWhat We Offer At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at Compensation The salary for this role is $25.50 per hour.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.Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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forest park, IL, 60130, US

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