Production Tech (Gummy Production)

Cornbread Hemp; Whitner (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid training

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Cornbread Hemp in Kentucky is seeking a Gummy Production Technician to join our fast-growing team. You’ll coordinate gummy pours, weigh ingredients, monitor temperatures and deposition into molds, ensuring every batch meets our quality standards.

You'll follow recipes and GMPs, document batch records accurately, and communicate effectively with production leads to keep the line on schedule. This role supports a safety‑driven, growth‑minded culture with overtime opportunities and room to advance.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a food, confectionery, beverage or other manufacturing production environment.
• GMPs, sanitation practices and following written SOPs.
• Clear verbal and written communication on floor coordination.
• Flexible to changing schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Pours: plan and sequence gummies pours with timing on schedule.
• Run Production: weigh, stage ingredients, monitor temperatures and deposit into molds.
• Follow the Process: adhere to recipes, SOPs and GMPs for consistency.
• Document Accurately: complete batch records and logs on time.
• Monitor Quality: perform in-process checks and escalate issues.
• Handle Post-Pour Steps: curing, demolding, finishing and packaging.
• Maintain Cleanliness: clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Operate Equipment: safely operate production equipment and report issues.
• Overtime Opportunities: availability for overtime and weekend work.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Strong communicator

Growth mindset

Education

HS diploma

Tools

MS Office (Teams, Excel, Word)

Job description

Job Title: Gummy Production Technician Reports to: Production Manager Type: Full-time, hourly Schedule: M-F 9am-5:10pm

THE ROLE

As a Gummy Production Technician, you’ll be at the heart of how our gummies are made. Working hands-on alongside our production leads, you’ll help coordinate and run gummy pours: keeping cooks, molds, materials and people in sync so every batch is poured on time, on spec and to our quality standards. From staging ingredients and prepping molds to monitoring pours and cleaning down between runs, you’ll keep the line moving in a fast-paced, rapidly growing operation.

WHO YOU ARE

You are dependable and thrive in a fast-paced production environment. When a pour is ready, timing matters, and your team can count on you to be in the right place with the right materials.

You are detail-oriented and take pride in your work. You follow recipes, temperatures and batch records precisely, knowing that consistency in every gummy is what our customers trust.

You are a strong communicator who keeps the team in sync, calling out timing, flagging issues early and making clean handoffs between steps.

You possess a growth mindset, as you value your role as a contributing member of our growing team and company.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Coordinate Pours: Support production leads in planning and sequencing gummy pours, keeping cooking, depositing and mold staging on schedule.
• Run Production: Help prepare and pour gummy batches by weighing and staging ingredients, monitoring temperatures and timing, and depositing into molds.
• Follow the Process: Follow recipes, SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to keep every batch consistent and on spec.
• Document Accurately: Complete batch records, logs and checklists clearly and on time.
• Monitor Quality: Perform in-process checks (such as temperature, weights and appearance) and elevate issues to the production lead/manager right away.
• Handle Post-Pour Steps: Assist with curing, demolding, finishing and moving product to packaging.
• Maintain Cleanliness: Clean and sanitize kettles, depositors, molds, utensils and work areas between pours and at end of shift.
• Operate Equipment: Safely operate production equipment and perform routine upkeep, reporting any issues promptly.
• Overtime Opportunities: Availability for overtime pay/hours with weekend work as necessary.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES THAT WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL

• Experience: 1-2 years in a food, confectionery, beverage or other manufacturing production environment; gummy or candy experience is a plus.
• Food Safety: Familiarity with GMPs, sanitation practices and following written SOPs.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication, especially when coordinating timing on the floor.
• Adaptability: Flexible to changing schedules and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage several time-sensitive tasks at once.
• Math & Measurement: Comfortable weighing, measuring and doing basic calculations accurately.
• Team Player: Positive energy and reliability for team cohesion.
• Preferred Knowledge: HS diploma and experience with MS Office (Teams, Excel, Word).

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Comfortable with repetitive arm motions.
• Able to regularly lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working safely around hot liquids and heated equipment.
• Willing to wear required PPE (such as gloves, hairnets and other protective gear) and follow food safety guidelines.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discount
• Paid training and competitive wages
• Opportunities for professional growth and personal development

Pay: $20/hr.

Join Cornbread Hemp and be a key player in our mission of delivering the highest quality hemp products. Grow with us in a culture that thrives on integrity and humility. Your contributions make a difference at Cornbread.

Cornbread Hemp is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.