Gummi Packaging & Assembly Technician — Production & Safety

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

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.