Gummi-Packaging and Assembly Technician (A-Shift)

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Medical Insurance

Dental Benefit

Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off/Holidays/Wellness Days/“

Shift Differential/Weekend Premium

Parental Leave

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Match

Store Discount

Job summary

Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. seeks a production team member to support daily operation flows and quality controls in a high-volume confectionery facility in Indiana.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork on a 6:00am–6:00pm rotating schedule, with responsibilities spanning equipment operation, documentation, and adherence to standards. The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, fluent English, basic math skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Fluent English reading, writing and speaking.
• Basic math skills required; calculator provided.
• Able to read weight scales and tape measures.
• Able to lift 25 lb regularly and 50 lb occasionally.
• Must stand for a 12-hour shift with breaks.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to maintain production flow.
• Operate and maintain production support equipment.
• Complete daily paperwork with proper documentation.
• Confirm and document materials used in manufacturing processes.
• Perform inspections for non-conforming products.
• Identify and label products correctly.
• Understand and adhere to quality requirements.
• Communicate effectively with team, leaders, and supervisors.
• Support startup, changeover, cleaning, and shutdown of work areas and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure proper sanitation procedures.
• Interpret and adhere to SOPs.
• Comply with HACCP, GMP and Food Safety Standards.
• Comply with safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic Math Skills

Read weight scales

Read tape measures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

UNDERSTANDING

This team member aligns seamlessly with our core values, they hold no ego, are accountable for keeping themself safe and motivating others around them to do the same. They acknowledge individual and team mistakes as well as own them as opportunities for improvement. They work well with other team members and can follow procedures while maintaining a safe and clean work environment. They can adjust to the changing demands of operations to help where needed within operations.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

UNDERSTANDINGThis team member aligns seamlessly with our core values, they hold no ego, are accountable for keeping themself safe and motivating others around them to do the same. They acknowledge individual and team mistakes as well as own them as opportunities for improvement. They work well with other team members and can follow procedures while maintaining a safe and clean work environment. They can adjust to the changing demands of operations to help where needed within operations.

SCOPE

This position reports to the specific operational Department in Operations. They support work activities in operational areas as needed. They also support other operational activities in other departments as directed by management.

CORE VALUES

Our 5 Core Values are more than just words, they’re a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.

• Own It
• Hustle and Refuse to Settle
• Love People
• Act for the Greater Good
• Find a way.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide operational support to maintain production flow of operational work areas.
• Works cooperatively and effectively with fellow team members.
• Operate and maintain production support equipment.
• Complete daily paperwork as required and applying proper documentation practices.
• Confirms and documents materials used in manufacturing processes.
• Perform inspections of products for non-conforming conditions
• Correctly identify and label products
• Understand and adhere to quality requirements.
• Communicate effectively with team members, leaders, and supervisors.
• Support and perform tasks related to startup, changeover, cleaning, and shutdown of work areas and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure proper sanitation procedures are adhered to.
• Interpret and adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures
• Comply with all company Quality, HACCP, GMP and Food Safety Standards
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to maintain sanitary conditions for Food Safety.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have basic math skills (with use of a calculator)
• Must be able to read and interpret weight scale readings and tape measures.
• Must be able to lift up-to 25 pounds consistently and 50 pounds on occasion.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of a 12-hour shift with applicable breaks.
• Regular and timely attendance
• Must be able to pass post-offer drug screen, criminal background check and essential functions screening.

EDUCATION

• Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.

Benefits

• Company Paid Medical Insurance (For employee and dependent children)
• Dental Benefit
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays/Wellness Days/World’s Best Day
• Shift Differential/Weekend Premium
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Match
• Company Events/Employee Luncheons
• Store Discount

Hours Worked

• 6:00am-6:00pm 2-2-3 Schedule