Chocolate Packaging Operator – Fast-Paced Plant

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates is seeking a Packer to support the end of the production line, carefully handling the final stages of packaging to ensure quality for our customers. You will work in a fast-paced environment requiring teamwork, adherence to GMP and food safety standards, and attention to detail to meet our quality commitments.

You'll document quality, assist with product requests, and participate in continuous improvement of our food safety culture while building a rewarding career with

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Excellent communication skills and ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead
• Ability to stand on hard surfaces
• Should be skilled in using hands effectively

Responsibilities

• Packing candy that meets quality standards.
• Requesting, receiving product (raw and finished).
• Maintaining product quality and records.
• Packing product per guidelines.
• Delivering product as needed.
• Understanding specifications for each type of product and recognizing deviations.
• Performing clean-up activities.
• Controlling waste on the line.
• Notifying leads or supervisors if inferior candy, wrong bases, incorrect description, incomplete boxes or other pertinent issues.
• Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Completing and following FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensuring consumer safety, and supporting the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly reporting and taking appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
• Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

Job description

Russell Stover Chocolates is seeking a Packer to support the end of the production line, carefully handling the final stages of packaging to ensure quality for our customers. You will work in a fast-paced environment requiring teamwork, adherence to GMP and food safety standards, and attention to detail to meet our quality commitments.

You'll document quality, assist with product requests, and participate in continuous improvement of our food safety culture while building a rewarding career with