Line Support (1st Shift)

Palmer Candy Company; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer Candy Company in Sioux City, IA is seeking a Line Support team member for 1st shift to assist with candy production and packaging while upholding quality and food safety standards. This role may rotate between production lines based on business needs in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, be reliable and detail-oriented, and able to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Flexible, dependable and a strong team player.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: previous candy manufacturing or food production experience.
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and sanitation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce, package, and inspect candy products according to established standards.
• Prepare ingredients, packaging materials, supplies, and equipment for production.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and record lot numbers, date codes, and product information.
• Check product weights, bags, labels, date codes, and packaging for accuracy.
• Monitor metal detectors and report equipment or product issues.
• Perform required product changes, allergen washes, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized production areas and equipment.
• Follow all GMPs, food safety, allergen-control, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Wear required PPE and follow all workplace safety requirements.
• Safely move and stage products and pallets as needed.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Line Support (1st Shift)

Full Time Regular Manual Labor Sioux City, IA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1899

Job Title:Line Support
Department: Repack
Shift:1st shift
Employment Status:Non-Exempt
Reports to: Supervisor

Position Summary

The Line Support Team Member assists with candy production and packaging while maintaining quality, food safety, sanitation, and safety standards. This position may rotate between production lines based on business needs and requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Produce, package, and inspect candy products according to established standards.
• Prepare ingredients, packaging materials, supplies, and equipment for production.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and record lot numbers, date codes, and product information.
• Check product weights, bags, labels, date codes, and packaging for accuracy.
• Monitor metal detectors and report equipment or product issues.
• Perform required product changes, allergen washes, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized production areas and equipment.
• Follow all GMPs, food safety, allergen-control, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Wear required PPE and follow all workplace safety requirements.
• Safely move and stage products and pallets as needed.
• Work effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and other plant teams.
• Work overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

Required Skills and Abilities

Preferred

• Previous food manufacturing, production, packaging, or candy manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety, sanitation, and allergen control procedures.

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Flexible, dependable, and works well as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently bend, reach, stoop, twist, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to work safely while wearing required PPE.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify job responsibilities, assign additional duties, or revise this job description as business needs change.