Cheryl's Cookies | Westerville Hiring Event | 11.4.26 | $17–$18/hr

1-800-Flowers Family of Brands • Westerville, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Cheryl's Cookies, part of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands, is hiring seasonal Food Production & Packaging Associates at its manufacturing facility in Westerville, Ohio. Associates may work in the Kitchen, Frosting, or Packing departments to help create, decorate, and package cookies and other baked goods. The work includes assisting with production equipment and lines, meeting production goals, and maintaining product quality, accuracy, and presentation. Associates must follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation, dress code, and workplace safety requirements, keep their work area clean, and be flexible about supporting different production areas as business needs change.

This is a seasonal position with first- and second-shift opportunities. Employees generally work an 8-hour shift within their assigned shift window; exact schedules depend on the department and operational needs, and schedules cannot be customized around individual availability. Flexibility to work additional hours during the busy holiday season may be required. The position is based onsite at the Westerville manufacturing facility, where employees may work around common food allergens and in temperature-controlled production and warehouse areas.

The advertised hourly rates are $17.00 for first shift and $18.00 for second shift, including a temporary $1.50 seasonal incentive effective October 5 through December 27, 2026. Second shift rates also include a $1.00 differential for eligible hours. The company is holding an onsite hiring event on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with tours, interviews, and potential on-the-spot offers. Selected candidates may be able to start as soon as November 5, 2026.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work the assigned shift, including weekends and required overtime during peak seasons.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30–40 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work in a food production environment and follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Comfort working in temperature-controlled production and warehouse areas.
• Reliable transportation to and from the Westerville facility.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn different responsibilities and support multiple departments.
• Comfort working around common food allergens, including wheat, soy, milk, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts.
• Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, or similar experience is sought in the ideal candidate.

Nice To Haves

• Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, or similar experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and producing cookies and other baked goods.
• Operate or assist with production equipment.
• Support daily production goals while maintaining quality standards.
• Frost, decorate, and finish cookies and baked goods.
• Assist with frosting machines and production lines.
• Package cookies and baked goods for shipment.
• Label, assemble, and prepare finished products.
• Inspect products for quality and accuracy.
• Support packaging equipment and production lines.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, sanitation, dress code, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Flexibly support different production areas as business needs change.

Benefits

• Seasonal hourly pay of $17.00 for first shift and $18.00 for second shift, including temporary seasonal incentives and the applicable second-shift differential.
• On-the-spot job offers may be available at the hiring event.
• Opportunity to start as soon as November 5, 2026.
• Hands-on experience in food manufacturing and packaging.
• Opportunity to explore opportunities with the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed