General Labor- AM

Work Location: ​Forest Park​

Forest Park, Il

Hours: 4am-4pm

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

• Employee may operate and maintain the Twistwrap, Rollwrap, Multipak, Cartoners, Prodopak, Bulk and/or Generals equipment and supporting equipment at established standards for personnel safety, food safety and performance. 

   

  Employee may also fill packaged bags and/or boxes into displays and shippers at established standards for personnel safety, food and safety

   

Ways you will make a difference

• OPERATIONAL TASKS:

• Operate automatic form and fill packaging machine to pack quality bags and unit boxes.
• Perform necessary quality checks.
• Minimize scrap rate at all times.
• Monitor quality of packaged goods for proper code dates, seam seals, registration, graphic clarity, hole punches, product mix, weights, product placement in packaging units, product orientation, and dust levels to assure each meets product quality standards.
• Count candy packages to assure proper quantity in each display carton or shipper.
• Computer-data entry and report requests
• Track, report, and record down time.
• Pack filled bags and/or boxes from the machine into displays and shippers in specified quantities and arrangements.
• Lift and move filled display cartons weighing approximately 3.5 pounds at a rate of approximately 400 per hour raised 12” to finished product conveyor.
• Lift and move filled shippers to a finished product conveyor.
• Maintain clean work area utilizing daily GMP checklists.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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  QUALITY:

  Employee shall follow all required GMP, quality and food safety requirements. In addition, employee shall notify their supervisor or other designated personnel of all quality or food safety findings or incidents.

   

  SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL:

  Employee shall follow Ferrara's safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.

 

Skills that will make you successful

Food manufacturing experience preferred.

 

SKILLS:

Math: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Fractions

Reading & Writing:  Ability to read technical written material and to communicate via written material

Computer literacy:  Knowledge of navigation and inputting

 

Experiences that will support your success

Food manufacturing experience preferred.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).  Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

$22.50/hr