General Labor - 1st Shift

Work Location : Forest Park

Foreat Park, il

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for : effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

Responsible for putting candy removed from the Mogul into trays, cases etc.

Ways you will make a difference

• Adheres to all FPC established GMP's (e.g. work area must be maintained is a sanitary manner).
• Checks production schedules and goes over candy which is being removed from the dry rooms and being removed through the mogul, with the Mogul Operator.
• Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to FPC safety methods.
• Conducts change overs.
• Conducts quality checks on the type of the candy being removed as well as the following :
• Whether the candy has the correct amount of sugar, oil etc on it as it is being put into trays, cases etc.
• Makes sure that the correct finishing agent is used to coat the candy. e.g. : Acid mixes, types of oil, sugar.
• Observes that there are no excess amounts of substandard candy being removed. If so then the Candy Catcher would report this to the Mogul Operator.
• Communicates information to the Mogul Operator as well as his peers on the other shift / shifts as to the day's production as well as if there where any issues and how those issues where handled.
• Conducts minor troubleshooting of the oiler, sander, Swecos etc.
• Familiar with control functions of the oiler, sander, Swecos etc.
• Operates the sander, oiler, Swecos, etc.
• Records information pertaining to equipment downtime as well as tagging the trucks / pallets which they are ready to have moved into another area
• Starts the oiler, sander, Swecos and observes and monitors for malfunctions of the machinery.
• Monitors the scales and makes sure that the correct weights are put into the trays / cases in accordance with the standard operating procedures
• Must work overtime when required.
• Back-up to Candy Catcher in his / her absence : Candy Catcher or Temporary Personnel.

Skills that will make you successful

Work Environment a Physical Demands :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experiences that will support your success

1 year of manufacturing experience

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https : / / flimp.live / Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

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