Service - Forming 1st Shift

Russell Stover•Corsicana, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Employee supports Russell Stover Chocolates’ production process by packaging, inspecting, and palletizing products to meet company quality standards. The role involves operating equipment safely, handling raw and finished products, inspecting candy as it exits cooling tunnels, moving candy onto trays and into steels, monitoring weights, sealing boxes, and transferring products to pallets. Employees also maintain records, assist with activities performed by other team members, and complete assigned cleanup. The position requires following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and completing food safety and quality assurance training and programs. Employees are expected to report food safety hazards, process deviations, and non-conformities to the designated plant supervisor, and to contribute to continuous improvement of the plant’s food safety culture. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with equipment, extended standing and movement, lifting, and potential exposure to food allergens. Most roles are in a climate-controlled environment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend, and lift overhead.
Ability to stand on hard surfaces for the duration of the shift.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Two or more years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
Ability to read and understand rulers, tape measures, scales, and thermometers.
Ability to read and understand product specifications and recognize deviations from them.
Experience operating a scan gun.
Willingness to learn new processes and adapt to a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment and tools safely and proficiently according to company standards and guidelines.
Inspect, receive, deliver, secure, and maintain raw or finished products in accordance with Russell Stover Chocolates guidelines.
Inspect finished candy as it exits cooling tunnels, transfer it from conveyor belts to trays, and place trays in steels.
Monitor candy weight, seal and secure boxes, and transfer boxes to pallets.
Maintain records and perform activities required of other members of the area, line, or team.
Perform assigned cleanup activities.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and compliance with food safety standards.
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to meet regulatory requirements, protect consumers, and support plant food safety and quality objectives.
Promptly report and take appropriate action on observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture.