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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.

Process Operator/Bagger 3rd Shift

Job Location: Itasca

Itasca

Ways you will make a difference

Proces Operator - 3rd Shit

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
OPERATIONAL TASKS:
•   Operates and maintains the FLP and Bosch bagging equipment and supporting at established standards personnel safety, food safety and performance
•   Performs quality checks (code date calculate, ASI checks, Piece counts, Packaging seal checks, etc.)
•   Perform the duties of any Packaging Material Handling position or Packaging Operator when the workload requires, as directed by the Packaging Supervisor.
•   Must clean and maintain work area at all times.
•   Produce packages that are acceptable in regards to:
a.   Package weight control
b.   Package appearance

i. Sealing
ii. Registration
iii. Code dating
iv. Hole punching

c.   Product mix and appearance
•   Accessing and print reports from SAP
a.   Maintain established standards of output.
•   Comprehend written instructions.
•   Train packaging employees in the operation of the bagging and FLP equipment.
•   Communicate with other employees in various departments and management.
•   Load product and packaging material onto the equipment.
•   Change and thread films and tapes through packaging equipment.
•   Set-up machines for next shift and complete changeovers as needed. Assure all material is covered.
•   Maintain clean work area utilizing daily GMP checklists.
•   Perform other duties as assigned.

Want to make an impact?

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.
Employee shall perform required oPRP job functions to do so according to the related factory procedure, including, but not limited to, initiating corrective actions when deviations occur.
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

Food manufacturing experience preferred.

High School Diploma or GED

Experiences that will support your success

SKILLS:

Math: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions

Reading & Writing: Ability to read technical written material and to communicate via written material

Computer literacy: Knowledge of navigation and inputting

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.