Cheryl's Cookies | Westerville Hiring Event | 11.4.26 | $17–$18/hr
About The Position
Cheryl's Cookies, part of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. family of brands, is hiring seasonal Food Production & Packaging Associates for its manufacturing facility in Westerville, Ohio. Associates may work in the Kitchen, Frosting, or Packing departments, helping produce, decorate, inspect, label, assemble, and package cookies and other baked goods. Employees may operate or assist with production and packaging equipment, support production goals and quality standards, follow food safety and sanitation procedures, and maintain a clean and safe workplace. Associates may be asked to support different production areas as business needs change. The role offers first- and second-shift opportunities. Employees generally work an 8-hour shift within their department's shift window; exact start and end times depend on department and operational needs, and schedules cannot be customized around individual availability. Additional hours may be required during the busy holiday season. The position is seasonal, with a seasonal pay incentive effective October 5 through December 27, 2026. The listed hourly rates are $17 for first shift and $18 for second shift, including the temporary seasonal incentive and, for eligible second-shift hours, the shift differential. The employer held an onsite hiring event on November 4, 2026, at its Westerville facility, with interviews, tours, and possible on-the-spot offers. Selected candidates could begin as soon as November 5, 2026.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, or similar experience is sought.
- 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; the posting also describes lifting up to 30 pounds.
- 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.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Willingness to learn different responsibilities and support multiple departments.
- Ability to work around common food allergens, including wheat, soy, milk, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts.
- Availability to work within the full assigned shift window and additional hours as needed during peak season.
- Follow hygiene, dress code, and workplace safety requirements.
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.
- Help ensure products meet quality and presentation standards.
- 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 procedures and sanitation guidelines.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Be flexible in supporting different production areas as business needs change.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
