Industrial Cook-1st Shift
About this role
Work Location: Fairfield
Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.
Want to make an impact?
THIS IS A 1ST SHIFT POSITION, CORE HOURS ARE 6:00AM-2:30PM MON-FRI
As a Panning Operator, you will be at the heart of how our candy looks, tastes, and performs. Your attention to detail ensures every batch is coated, flavored, and colored to exact standards, directly shaping the quality of our finished products. You will help keep our processes efficient, safe, and continuously improving. Your work supports consistency, food safety, and great-tasting candy that customers love—batch after batch.
Ways you will make a difference
- Loading and unloading of coating pans as required.
- Accurate measurement and addition of flavors and/or colors into panning syrups, as directed by written instructions.
- Operate Redzone manufacturing software via tablets to record production data, complete required quality checks, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the production of intermediate flavor blends and other specific products, for use in confectionery, as directed by written instructions, usually in English.
- May involve the gathering, mixing, and packaging of specific materials involved in the production of confectionery product.
- May be assigned to calculate, compile, and report production volumes as assigned by the supervisor.
- Performs the safe operation of manual or powered pallet jack, also may be required to operate powered lift equipment including specialized (narrow aisle) equipment.
Skills that will make you successful
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Experiences that will support your success
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five years related experience or nine months structured on the job training. Education equivalency is acceptable.
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-Benefits-Resource-Center
Compensation
$32.41 per hour.
Company at a glance
For generations, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers. Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S. with global sales in more than 60 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,400 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products. A career at Ferrara means you’re an integral member of a wider community. Ferrara Group is a part of a global family of distinct yet connected companies united by a passion for quality, innovation and delight.
In the U.S., more than 91 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co has earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s.
A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago, with a network of more than 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.
Top Benefits
- Health insurance
- Financial wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Annual bonus
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