Packer - 1st Shift

Overview

At Russell Stover, we love chocolate and our jobs. We strive for excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s are leading manufacturers of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. We produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, with legacy brands in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and continue making chocolate lovers happy!

• Packing candy that meets quality standards.
• Requesting and receiving product (raw and finished).
• Maintaining product quality and records.
• Packing product per guidelines.
• Delivering product as needed.
• Understanding specifications for each type of product and recognizing deviations.
• Performing clean-up activities.
• Controlling waste on the line.
• Notifying leads or supervisors if inferior candy, wrong bases, incorrect descriptions, incomplete boxes, or other pertinent issues.
• Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Completing and following FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensuring consumer safety, and supporting the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly reporting and taking 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 contributing 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.

• 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 lift up to 50 lbs
• Able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead.
• Ability to stand on hard surfaces.
• Should be skilled in using hands effectively.

• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, with protective gear provided. On day one, you’ll receive GMP training, and daily safety tips help keep you informed.
• Surroundings: Work with automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other dynamic equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Active & Engaging Work: You’ll be on your feet, moving, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs, with opportunities to stay active throughout shifts.
• Comfortable Climate: Most roles are in a climate-controlled environment.
• Appealing Smells: Enjoy the aroma of chocolate as part of your shift.
• Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): Follow GMP-based dress and hygiene practices to maintain safety and quality.
• Allergens: Be exposed to ingredients that may include common allergens such as nuts and milk.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. Employment is contingent upon I-9 verification, background checks, and appropriate drug screening, as required by law.