Confectionery Production & Packaging Specialist

WHITLEY PEANUT FACTORY INC; Gloucester Point (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

WHITLEY PEANUT FACTORY INC in Virginia is seeking a Candy Production Associate in the Candy Department at Corporate HQ / Hayes Plant. You will craft peanut- and tree-nut-based confections using both manual and automated processes, maintaining high quality and safety standards.

You will work in a fast-paced production environment with strict food-safety practices, weigh ingredients accurately, operate equipment, and assist other departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Understand and adhere to all food safety, quality and company standards.
• Represent and reflect a culture of food safety.
• Prepare and hand-dip peanut and tree nut clusters using traditional confectionery methods.
• Ensure consistent quality, portioning, and appearance of finished products.
• Monitor automated dipping operations to ensure the machine produces consistent, high-quality clusters.
• Accurately weigh ingredients and packages to ensure correct portions and labeling requirements.
• Safely operate a pallet jack.
• Notify Supervisor/Management of issues and follow up on resolution.
• May perform tasks for other departments, as needed.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Job description

WHITLEY PEANUT FACTORY INC in Virginia is seeking a Candy Production Associate in the Candy Department at Corporate HQ / Hayes Plant. You will craft peanut- and tree-nut-based confections using both manual and automated processes, maintaining high quality and safety standards.

You will work in a fast-paced production environment with strict food-safety practices, weigh ingredients accurately, operate equipment, and assist other departments as needed.