Machine Operator -Sweet Tart Rope Production Line

Location

Itasca

Hours:

7:00 PM – 7:00 AM. One week:
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday – 48 hours. Next week:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 36 hours. Overtime and varying start times, end times, and weekends may be required.

Sweet Tart Rope Cook

Operate and maintain the Sweetart Rope cooking and supporting equipment at established standards for personnel safety, food safety, and performance. Read formulas and follow product specifications and manufacturing instructions. Organize materials and time to prevent production delays. Operate electronic controls, overhead hoists, balances, batching systems, mixers, cooker, and conveyors to prepare and deliver licorice mass and/or sugar paste to extruder. Record raw material and production batch lot tractability information on appropriate forms and within SAP.

Operate and adjust extruder and conveyor equipment, electronic control systems, and analytical equipment to produce product meeting specifications. Disassemble equipment for cleaning and reassemble prior to production, including use of hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and manual chain hoist. Do daily (beginning and ending) inventory of work area. Lift bags of various ingredients to transfer into batching vessels or holding containers.

Transfer materials into weigh‑up containers using a scoop. Lift bins of scrap occasionally as needed. Move pallets of material using pallet jack occasionally as needed. Roll extruder into and out of position for production and cleaning. Replenish materials (sugar, flour, acid, color, flavor) using Globe/SAP. Maintain clean work area utilizing daily GMP checklists. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; bend, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Effective verbal and written communication; ability to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions.
• Promote teamwork; good attitude; flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed.
• Problem‑solving by adjusting variables in standardized situations.

• Working knowledge of standard tools and production equipment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating industrial production machinery and/or working in food manufacturing strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ferrara offers comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off. Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

$25.50 per hour plus $0.39 per hour shift differential.