Wilbur Chocolate Store Specialty Candy Maker
About The Position
This position is in Cargill's Food Enterprise, which serves food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. The portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa, and chocolate. This role involves working in a production facility, manufacturing kitchen products such as molding, dipping, confectionery center creation, fudge, and packing finished product. The company is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way.
Requirements
- Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
- Minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
- Ability to perform physical job duties which may include bending, lifting up to 55lbs, kneeling and twisting safely, with or without a reasonable accommodation
- Ability to work with changing priorities and in a diverse and fast paced environment
- Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours
- Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)
- Ability to work overtime including nights and weekends rotation, holidays, or different shifts with advance notice.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food production experience
- Previous candy making experience or baking experience
- Degree or certificate in pastry arts
- High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
- Passion for creating consumer goods
Responsibilities
- Understanding and adhering to all safety rules and regulations
- Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
- Ability to work independently in the manufacturing of kitchen products (molding, dipping, confectionery center creation, fudge, packing finished product) by following production plans and the work order process
- Process customer special order requests as needed
- Prepare production equipment and maintain a clean production environment daily – accurately complete FSQR documentation for cleaning schedules and work orders
- Ability to read and understand a weight scale
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
