General Labor - 2nd shift

Ferrero SpA; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated General Laborers for their 2nd shift operations. This role is crucial in ensuring production efficiency and product quality in a fast-paced environment. You'll be part of a passionate team committed to delivering high-quality confections that bring joy to consumers. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, including a shift differential, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic setting where your contributions are valued. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience is preferred; food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to GMPs and assists in production as needed.
• Conducts work safely and ensures product quality through checks.
• Escalates machine issues and verifies packaging processes.

Skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to read and write English

Flexibility and willingness to perform tasks

Teamwork

Compliance with SQF and other standards

Job description

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.

General Labor - 2nd Shift

Job Location: Itasca

General Labor 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM

• Adheres to all FCC established GMP’s
• Assists anytime the line is in a scrap mode
• Assists in other facets of production as needed
• Works at different workstations as production needs require
• Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to FCC safety methods
• Ensures a quality product through regular visual checks
• Responsible for escalating machine issues to Lead Operator
• Inspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process
• Responsible for proper packaging of all finished goods
• Responsible for verifying and executing pallet patterns where applicable

Ways You Will Make a Difference

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.

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

• Ability to work with minimal supervision, and keep up with the line speeds in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read and write English
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Ability to work scheduled shift and overtime as needed
• Dependable and flexible when work is required in other facets of production.
• Promotes teamwork, possesses a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed
• Ensures compliance with SQF, and other relevant standards.

Experiences That Will Support Your Success

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and the noise level in the environment is loud. Manufacturing experience is preferred. Food manufacturing experience is a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

$19.08 per hour plus a $0.38 shift differential

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 Ferrara Benefits Resource Center.

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.