Operate and Maintain machinery, equipment and tools in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines, and instructions.
Perform basic machine changeovers, startups, and shutdowns.
Ensure materials are loaded correctly and replenish supplies as needed.
Conduct quality checks and complete production documentation.
Maintain clean and organized workstations in compliance with sanitation standards.
Report mechanical or process issues to supervision or maintenance.
Support team goals through cross-training and flexible task assignments.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.
This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Do you have what it takes? (Basic Qualifications)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
Able to read and understand recipes
Possess basic math skills
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead.
Able to stand on hard surfaces for the duration.
Do you stand above the rest?
(Preferred Qualifications)
Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
1 year of experience utilizing SAP.
Strong commitment to punctuality and dependability.
Experience Life at Russell Stover Plants!
Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, and we’ve got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you’ll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we’ll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you’re always in the know!
Surroundings: Get ready to work alongside a variety of equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels – it’s a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
Active & Engaging Work: Whether you’re on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there’s never a dull moment. This is a place where you’ll stay on the move!
Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
Appealing Smells: The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
Allergens: You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens.
At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
