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At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-/

Bulk Receiver 1st Shift

Work Location: Forest Park

Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Want to make an impact?

As a Bulk Receiver, reporting to the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor, you'll be the first link in our production process, ensuring incoming bulk ingredients meet strict quality standards. You'll verify deliveries, unload raw materials, upload COA data into SAP, and complete essential food safety documentation—all while helping keep our operations running smoothly and our products consistently delicious.

Ways you will make a difference

• Complete written documents for reporting the PO was received
• Upload all COA’s and necessary documents into SAP for all raw material receiving
• Unload raw materials according to the processes designed
• Operate unloading equipment to send raw materials to storage
• Maintain cleanliness of unloading dock, well organized bins, and all pallets to be with correct labels
• Ensure proper loading and unloading of trailers
• Operate unloading equipment to send raw materials to storage
• Operates forklift to unload and move pallets of product from bin area locations to the PSA’s
• Participate and assist in weekly inventory process and year-end process
• Responsible for daily inventory physical counts of in plant raw and bulk materials
• Interact with truck drivers in a professional manner
• Inspects forklift and wooden pallets for damage and cleanliness prior to use and checks forklift battery to verify there is water in the battery prior to use
• Report any safety issues, near misses and injuries with the forklift to the Inventory Supply Supervisor immediately
• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Quality Manager, Inventory Supply Manager or Inventory Supply Supervisor
• Ensures adherence to safety and GMP policies and standards
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor or manager

Skills that will make you successful

• Ability to work various shifts when needed
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with inter-departmental teams
• Ability to cope with fast pace, dynamic environment
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Ability to work in hot and cold environmental conditions
• Demonstrated ability to prepare appropriate documentation as required by the position

Experiences that will support your success

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, Excel and SAP
• Valid forklift license within a year

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary for this role is $27.48 per hour.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We 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