Candy Packaging General Labor DAY SHIFT

Elmer Candy Corporation; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna medical plans for the entire the

Paid vacation

401k plan

Monthly employee appreciation events

Free chocolate

Job summary

Elmer Chocolate is seeking a dependable team member to operate on an assembly line, assist with trays and lids, and box displays for store shelves. The role requires adherence to a fixed schedule and weekend overtime as needed, with competitive benefits and weekly pay.

The company emphasizes growth opportunities and a long-standing tradition as America's oldest family-owned chocolate maker. Position involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old and pass drug screen.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work overtime/weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated robotic machinery on the line and assist with placing trays and lids.
• Box displays for store shelves and keep work area clean during shifts.
• Follow schedules: 5am–3pm Mon–Thu with alternating Fridays; assist with cleaning as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Attendance

Instruction following

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$13 - $15/hour ($13/base + $2/hr. Perfect Attendance Premium)

SET SCHEDULE: 5am to 3pm

Chilly Air Conditioning

Weekly Pay

Opportunities for Advancement

Elmer Chocolate is the oldest family-owned chocolate company in America. Our factory in Ponchatoula is the 2nd-largest manufacturer of Valentine boxed chocolate in North America.

Our automated robotic machinery makes the chocolate, and then associates place the trays & lids on an assembly line and box the displays for store shelves. Chat with fellow Associates as you smell delicious caramel and sweet sugar!

• Cigna medical plans for the entire family
• Paid vacation
• 401k plan
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Free chocolate

WORK SCHEDULE

The typical schedule for this position is Monday to Thursday from 5am to 3pm and alternating Fridays for approximately 4 hours of cleaning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years old & pass drug screen(s)
• Reliable transportation
• Dependable attendance
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work overtime and weekends if needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand & walk for 10 hours
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, use force, carry, push/pull, and lift <50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to apply manual dexterity and specified visual acuity

Elmer Chocolate is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a disabled veteran or other veteran or military status, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or other protected by class status.