Production Tech (Gummy Production)

Cornbread Hemp•Louisville, KY

About The Position

The Gummy Production Technician works hands-on with production leads to coordinate and run gummy pours, keeping cooks, molds, materials, and team members in sync so batches are completed on time and meet quality standards. The role supports a fast-paced, growing production operation, from staging ingredients and preparing molds to monitoring pours and cleaning between runs. The technician helps plan and sequence pours, prepare and pour batches, follow recipes and food-safety procedures, document production activity, perform quality checks, assist with post-pour handling, maintain sanitation, and operate and care for production equipment. The position is hourly, full-time, and scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.; overtime hours and weekend work may be needed. The role requires standing for long periods, repetitive arm motions, regularly lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds, and working safely around hot liquids and heated equipment. Required personal protective equipment and food-safety guidelines must be followed. The listed pay is $20 per hour.

Requirements

One to two years of experience in food, confectionery, beverage, or another manufacturing production environment.
Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices, sanitation practices, and following written standard operating procedures.
Clear verbal and written communication, particularly when coordinating timing on the production floor.
Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Ability to weigh and measure ingredients and perform basic calculations accurately.
Reliability and a positive, team-oriented approach.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive arm motions.
Ability to regularly lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
Ability to work safely around hot liquids and heated equipment.
Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment, such as gloves and hairnets, and follow food-safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Gummy or candy production experience.
High school diploma.
Experience with MS Office, including Teams, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

Support production leads in planning and sequencing gummy pours, keeping cooking, depositing, and mold staging on schedule.
Prepare and pour gummy batches by weighing and staging ingredients, monitoring temperatures and timing, and depositing product into molds.
Follow recipes, standard operating procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices to maintain batch consistency and specifications.
Complete batch records, logs, and checklists clearly and on time.
Perform in-process quality checks, including temperature, weight, and appearance checks, and promptly escalate issues to the production lead or manager.
Assist with curing, demolding, finishing, and moving product to packaging.
Clean and sanitize kettles, depositors, molds, utensils, and work areas between pours and at the end of the shift.
Safely operate production equipment, perform routine upkeep, and promptly report equipment issues.
Work overtime and weekends as necessary.