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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.

Storeroom Clerk

Work Location and Schedule

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

Work Location: ​Itasca​

Itasca

Want to make an impact?

The Storeroom Clerk plays a key role in ensuring the plant’s maintenance and production operations run efficiently by managing spare parts, tools, and inventory transactions within the maintenance storeroom. Reporting to the Storeroom Supervisor, the Storeroom Clerk is responsible for accurate inventory tracking, timely material issuance, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized storeroom environment.

Ways you will make a difference

•    Receive, verify, and store incoming MRO materials, parts, and tools according to standard operating procedures
•    Accurately issue and document parts requests to Maintenance and Production personnel
•    Monitor stock levels and notify supervisors of low or out-of-stock items
•    Use SAP and other inventory systems to maintain accurate transaction and inventory records
•    Perform daily cycle counts and assist with periodic physical inventories
•    Ensure storeroom cleanliness and organization in alignment with 5S and safety standards
•    Assist in identifying obsolete or slow-moving inventory for review
•    Support maintenance team by locating critical spare parts promptly and accurately

Skills that will make you successful

•    Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
•    Ability to work independently and follow standard procedures
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Team-player mentality with customer-service orientation

Experiences that will support your success

•    1-2 years of experience in storeroom, inventory, warehouse, or maintenance support roles within a manufacturing environment
•    Experience working with SAP or similar ERP system strongly preferred
•    Familiarity with MRO (maintenance, repair, operations), materials and parts numbers is a plus
•    Experience working in a GMP or safety-regulated industry is beneficial
•    Computer skills and experience in Microsoft Office Suite

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-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The hourly pay rate is $28.34 per hour plus applicable shift differential

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.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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