Candy Production Associate

Benefits

• Employee discounts

Position Title:

Candy Production

Associate Department:
Candy Department

Location:

Corporate HQ / Hayes Plant

Reports To:

Candy Department Supervisor

Scope of Position Candy Associates play a critical role in the production and packaging of confections and brittle. They are responsible for crafting high-quality peanut- and tree nut-based candy products through both manual and automated processes. This role requires a strong understanding of confectionery handling, food safety and quality practices, and attention to detail.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Understand and adhere to all food safety, quality and company standards
• Represent and reflect a culture of food safety
• Prepare and hand-dip peanut and tree nut clusters using traditional confectionery methods.
• Ensure consistent quality, portioning, and appearance of finished products.
• Monitor automated dipping operations to ensure the machine produces consistent, high-quality clusters.
• Make adjustments or notify maintenance if inconsistencies or issues arise.
• Accurately weigh ingredients and packages to ensure correct portions and compliance with labeling requirements
• Safely operate a pallet jack
• Perform designated sanitary operating procedures
• Notifying the Department Supervisor and/or Management of any issues that cannot be properly addressed
• May perform tasks for other departments, as needed

• Standing 100% of the time
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs. for short and long distances and 50 lbs. with assistance
• Compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE)
• No jewelry allowed in production areas

Minimum Qualifications - Previous manufacturing experience is preferable