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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.

General Labor - 1st shift

Job Location: Itasca

Itasca

Want to make an impact?

General Labor 1st Shift 7am to 3pm

Adheres to all FCC established GMP’s
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 FCC safety methods
Ensures a quality product through regular visual checks
Responsible for escalating machine issues to Lead Operator
Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process
Responsible for proper packaging of all finished goods
Responsible for verifying and executing pallet patterns where applicable

Ways you will make a difference

QUALITY:

Employee shall follow all required GMP, quality and food safety requirements. In addition, employee shall notify their supervisor or other designated personnel of all quality or food safety findings or incidents.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL:

Employee shall follow Ferrara-Itasca’s safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.

Skills that will make you successful

Ability to work with minimal supervision, and keep up with the line speeds in a fast paced environment
Ability to read and write English
Adheres to all company policies and procedures
Ability to work scheduled shift and overtime as needed
Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production.
Promotes teamwork, possesses a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed
Ensures compliance with SQF, and other relevant standards.

Experiences that will support your success

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and the noise level in the environment is loud.

Manufacturing experience is preferred.

Food manufacturing experience is a plus.

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. 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 lift up to 50 pounds.

Ferrara’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 R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

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.