Location: all cities,IL, USA
Ferrara, a company related to The Ferrero Group, is an emerging powerhouse in the North American confections and sweet snacking categories. A passionate team of more than 6,000 employees works together to share delight in every bite through leading brands that have shaped the industry for more than 100 years.
** 1st Shift Packer 4am-4pm**
****Job Location: ?[[Forest Park?****
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 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.
**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.
Our diverse portfolio of nearly 35 brands includes SweeTARTS, Trolli, BRACH'S, Black Forest and NERDS, along with iconic favorites like Lemonhead, Red Hots and Now and Later. Ferrara also manages the Keebler and Famous Amos businesses for The Ferrero Group. Headquartered in Chicago, Ferrara has an operational network of 20 locations in North America that includes manufacturing, distribution and R&D facilities. Learn more at .
**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY**
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.