Production Tech (Gummy Production)

Cornbread Hemp•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Gummy Production Technician, you’ll be at the heart of how our gummies are made. Working hands-on alongside our production leads, you’ll help coordinate and run gummy pours: keeping cooks, molds, materials and people in sync so every batch is poured on time, on spec and to our quality standards. From staging ingredients and prepping molds to monitoring pours and cleaning down between runs, you’ll keep the line moving in a fast-paced, rapidly growing operation.

Requirements

1-2 years in a food, confectionery, beverage or other manufacturing production environment; gummy or candy experience is a plus.
Familiarity with GMPs, sanitation practices and following written SOPs.
Clear verbal and written communication, especially when coordinating timing on the floor.
Flexible to changing schedules and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage several time-sensitive tasks at once.
Comfortable weighing, measuring and doing basic calculations accurately.
Positive energy and reliability for team cohesion.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Comfortable with repetitive arm motions.
Able to regularly lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
Comfortable working safely around hot liquids and heated equipment.
Willing to wear required PPE (such as gloves, hairnets and other protective gear) and follow food safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

HS diploma
Experience with MS Office (Teams, Excel, Word)

Responsibilities

Support production leads in planning and sequencing gummy pours, keeping cooking, depositing and mold staging on schedule.
Help prepare and pour gummy batches by weighing and staging ingredients, monitoring temperatures and timing, and depositing into molds.
Follow recipes, SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to keep every batch consistent and on spec.
Complete batch records, logs and checklists clearly and on time.
Perform in-process checks (such as temperature, weights and appearance) and escalate issues to the production lead/manager right away.
Assist with curing, demolding, finishing and moving product to packaging.
Clean and sanitize kettles, depositors, molds, utensils and work areas between pours and at end of shift.
Safely operate production equipment and perform routine upkeep, reporting any issues promptly.
Availability for overtime pay/hours with weekend work as necessary.