Job Information
*Russell Stover Candies Packer - 1st Shift in Abilene, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13493694
Title:
Packer - 1st Shift
ID:
201538
Department:
Pack & Wrap
Location:
Abilene, KS
Classification:
N/A
Status:
Full-Time
Description
AtRussell Stover,not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover youll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitmans, and Pangburns have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and lets continue making chocolate lovers happy!
A day in the life
As aPacker, you play a key role in ensuring our high-quality candy is perfectly prepared for our customers. You will work at the end of the production line, carefully handling the final stages of packaging. Success in this role requires teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Your attention to detail and collaboration will help maintain our commitment to excellence.
What you will be doing
- Packing candy that meets quality standards.
- Requesting, receiving product (raw and finished).
- Maintaining product quality and records.
- Packing product per guidelines.
- Delivering product as needed.
- Understanding specifications for each type of product and recognizing deviations.
- Performing clean-up activities.
- Controlling waste on the line.
- Notifying leads or supervisors if inferior candy, wrong bases, incorrect description, incomplete boxes or other pertinent issues.
- Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
- Completing and following FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensuring consumer safety, and supporting the plants food safety and quality objectives.
- Promptly reporting and taking appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
- Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of the companys Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.
This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Do you have what it takes?\ (Basic Qualifications)
- 18 years of age or older
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead.
- Ability to stand on hard surfaces.
- Should be skilled in using hands effectively.
Experience Life at Russell Stover Plants!
Safety First:Your well-being is our top priority, and weve got you covered with protective gear. On day one, youll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and well keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure youre always in the know!
Surroundings:Get ready to work alongside cutting-edge equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels its a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
Active & Engaging Work:Whether youre on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up t o 50 lbs, theres never a dull moment. This is a place where youll stay on the move!
Comfortable Climate:In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
Appealing Smells:The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style):A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
Allergens:You will be exposed to a variety of in