Production Worker

Company: Ferrero
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

Job Location: ---Bloomington---Company descriptionFerrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella--, Tic Tac--, Ferrero Rocher--, Raffaello--, Kinder Bueno-- and Kinder Surprise--. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 38,767 --dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.Diversity StatementFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.About the Role:As a production worker, you will be responsible for performing tasks related to the manufacturing and production of confectionary products. Production employees perform a wide variety of jobs that are critical to the successful production of confectionary products. This can range from general labor, housekeeping, pumping, cooking, packaging, sanitation, trash removal, etc. This position will require flexibility as the position and shift you will fill is likely to change from week to week. Main Responsibilities:Starting Hourly Wage: $20.80/hourAfter Training/Probationary Period: $24.13+/hour--Know and practice all safety and GMP requirements in assigned work areaPerform the duties required of the position you are scheduled inAdherence to all plant policies.Each Production role has specific functions, examples of Production tasks:Inspect, straighten, align, separate, or remove product on a conveyorExamine rejected candy; sort rejected product into appropriate container for repacking, reworking, or disposalStart and stop automatic wrapping machinesCollect and feed unwrapped candy bars into wrapping machines; clear jamsInspect cartons for proper seal and code dateRemove overwrap from improperly wrapped cartons; replace cartons onto line for re-wrapInspect cases for proper code dates, seals, or damage and immediately report occurrences to supervisorRemove debris and waste from floorsEmpty vacuum bags and trash containers as neededSweep and wash floors, walls, overhead frames/fixtures, wall fans, exhaust vents, vents, sinks, drains, drinking fountains, refrigerators, microwave oven, Ice machine, displays, tables, chairs, windows, doors, trash containers and other plumbing fixtures.Who we are looking for:Education:High School Degree or equivalent requiredTechnical / vocational / associate degree preferredExperience:2 years of work experienceFood manufacturing experience preferredOther Requirements:Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when required.Willing to work various shiftsMust be available on an "as needed" basis; willing to train in areas where needed, and be available to work as scheduledMust be willing and able to read factory documents as necessary to understand and follow equipment operation, quality standards and safety proceduresMust be able to complete paperwork as needed for the job, including documentation of product codes, rejection of materials, material usage and quality recordsMust be willing to communicate with Supervisor, Maintenance, and co-workers about issues and concerns as related to the line operationsWilling to work in a position that requires you to stand or walk continuously throughout the shiftWilling to work in a facility where milk, eggs, peanuts, soy and/or wheat allergens are processed, with or without accommodation#FNAHow to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.--

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