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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.

Lubricator - 2nd Shift

Job Location: Itasca

Itasca

Want to make an impact?

Employee will support the tableting areas in maintaining tablet presses and other supporting equipment at established standards for personnel safety, food safety and performance.

Ways you will make a difference

RIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONAL TASKS:
•   Lubricates equipment in accordance with Maintenance procedures.
•   Washes down and cleans equipment assigned in area.
•   Assembles/disassembles equipment under the direction of a mechanic or Maintenance Supervisor.
•   Sets up tablet presses for operation (tooling changes).
•   Adjust tablet presses during operation to improve operation.
•   Washes and polishes tooling.
•   Observes the operation of the equipment and makes recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor, i.e. bearings running hot.
•   Actively seeks to find problems in assigned area and corrects before the problems become critical (under close supervision).
•   Communicates conditions of equipment by: completing appropriate maintenance records, transferring knowledge of conditions to incoming mechanics or lubricators at shift change, and informing the supervisor of significant problems.
•   Displays cooperation by working closely with manufacturing personnel.
•   Improves work related skills by actively pursuing outside schooling or plant provided programs.
•   Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Skills that will make you successful

Required

PHigh School Diploma or GED
Forklift experience and ability to drive a forklift preferred
Basic computer skills
Must pass the Kenexa test with an 80% or higher score

Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Experiences that will support your success

SKILLS:
Hydraulic/Pneumatic: The ability to repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment and repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment.
Machine Assembly and Repair: The ability to disassemble, repair, and reassemble equipment or parts on major or complex equipment/system breakdowns.
Machine Trouble Shooting: The ability to identify problems, analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems.
CMMS AMM Database: The ability to write notifications, work orders and technical feedback in SAP AMM database.

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.