Packaging Machine Operator 2nd shift

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil.

Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

As a Packaging Operator, you play a critical role in delivering high-quality candy to our customers. You’ll take ownership of packaging equipment—from setup and changeovers to adjustments and basic maintenance—keeping operations running safely and efficiently. By following production schedules, inspecting finished packages, and accurately recording data, you help ensure every product meets our quality and food safety standards. Your leadership on the line, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement directly influence productivity, consistency, and how our candy shows up on store shelves every day.

• Performs all duties associated with the operation of the variety of packaging equipment in the section including the independent setup of all packaging equipment as assigned by the supervisor or production schedule.
• Make independent adjustments and corrections to the piece of equipment to which the operator is assigned, ensuring efficient operation of that particular piece of equipment.
• Directs the production workers assigned to that particular piece of equipment being utilized, to ensure efficient operation in completing the assigned tasks.
• Inspects all production to ensure compliance with specifications for that particular package.
• Operate Redzone manufacturing software via tablets to record production data, complete required quality checks, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform changeovers on the variety of packaging equipment as directed by the supervisor or production planner.
• Apply a clear understanding of written production schedules and instruction manuals
• Perform cursory preventative maintenance duties on assigned equipment.
• May be assigned to calculate, compile, and report production volumes as directed by the packaging supervisor.
• Performs all duties assigned within the packaging section including the packing of cases or caddies, palletizing cases, gathering, mixing, and feeding of product to the packaging equipment, marking cases or cartons, inspection of product, and assembly of cartons or cases.
• Performs the safe operation of a manual or powered pallet jack, also will be required to operate power lift equipment including specialized (narrow‑aisle) equipment including but not limited to Forklifts. Require 6‑12 months minimum driving experience.

Inherent in each position is a general duty to maintain each respective work area in a safe and sanitary condition. The employee may be required to perform other such duties within the scope of their employment as may be assigned. Regular, predictable, full‑time attendance is required as an essential function of this position. Wages, hours, and working conditions are outlined in a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Jelly Belly Candy Company and Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grainmillers International Union, AFL‑CIO, Local #125.

Overtime as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is mandatory. An essential function of this job is a requirement to work all hours scheduled.

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Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and…