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Full-time
high school
PTO Package, Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Time Off, Pay It Forward Time Off, 13 Paid Holidays
Posted 13d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Operate and monitor processing and packaging equipment to meet safety, quality, and production goals. Perform equipment start-ups, shutdowns, and quality checks while maintaining a clean, inspection-ready work area.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED is preferred, along with experience in manufacturing or machine operation. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work a rotating 12-hour night shift schedule.
Full job description
OVERVIEW
Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking an enthusiastic Production Technician to join our growing team.
Shift: AWS Night Shift 5:30pm - 6:00am
12 Hour Continental – Rotating schedule for entire year - Work HALF the YEAR!
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Week 1 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON Week 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Operate, monitor, and adjust processing, packaging, and other production equipment to support safety, quality, and production goals.
Follow established operating procedures, food safety requirements, quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and safety protocols.
Handle ingredients, packaging materials, finished goods, and other production materials safely and accurately.
Perform equipment start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, sanitation activities, and shift handoffs.
Complete required quality checks to ensure products meet specifications for quality, consistency, packaging integrity, weights, counts, and code dates.
Monitor equipment performance and process conditions, identify issues, and make basic adjustments within established standards.
Troubleshoot minor equipment and process issues while escalating more complex concerns to the appropriate team members.
Accurately complete production records, quality documentation, sanitation logs, and system entries.
Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work area.
Support our Integrated Work Systems (IWS) operating model by following standard work, performing centerline checks, participating in daily direction-setting activities, identifying and escalating defects, and supporting basic equipment care activities.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, and other teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives by sharing observations, documenting issues, and helping identify root causes.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous manufacturing, food manufacturing, processing, packaging, machine operation, warehouse, or production experience preferred.
Ability to safely operate and monitor manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
Ability to follow standardized work processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, food safety requirements, GMPs, sanitation practices, and workplace safety standards.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately complete quality checks, documentation, and system entries.
Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Basic math skills, including working with measurements, counts, weights, and production records.
Ability to use computers, tablets, scanners, and manufacturing systems for data entry and recordkeeping.
Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions.
Demonstrated accountability, reliability, and a commitment to producing quality work.
Ability to identify issues, escalate concerns appropriately, and support equipment care and operational excellence activities.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, and/or move up to 50 pounds throughout a shift.
Ability to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and schedule changes as needed.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, heat, dust, moving equipment, ingredients, and packaging materials.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a welcoming workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:
PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off
13 paid holidays
401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, etc.)
Modest monthly candy allotment (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)
The target range for this position is: $21 per hour. Perfetti Van Melle considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.
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Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company, producing and distributing candies and chewing gums in more than 150 countries worldwide.
Employing over 17.000 people and operating 37 companies throughout the world, Perfetti Van Melle has a true global reach: it is present in the Asia Pacific Region, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Americas
The industrial adventure of Perfetti Van Melle began many years ago, but it was in March 2001 that the current Group was set up through the merger of Perfetti Spa and Van Melle N.V. In July 2006 the Group acquired the Spanish company Chupa Chups S.A., famous all over the world for its lollypops.
Our brands convey the passion we have for our products. We continuously explore new ways of doing things and innovative ideas that will inspire and delight our consumers worldwide. Our global brands Mentos, Chupa Chups, Alpenliebe gratify, refresh, inspire consumers of all ages around the globe. Other brands are extremely popular in regional markets with innovative tastes that match local preferences.
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