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Palmer Candy
Sioux, IA | Full Time
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Operator 1
Palmer Candy Sioux, IA
$58k-75k (estimate)
Full Time | Consumer Goods 5 Months Ago
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Palmer Candy is Hiring an Operator 1 Near Sioux, IA

Palmer Candy is looking for an Operator on 1st shift at our Bluff St location.
The starting pay for this position is $20.55 per hour,1 st shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 5:00 am- 4:30 pm withFriday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business needs.
Team Member’s will be notified by plant management if schedules were to change outside of the times listed above.
Who are We?The Palmer family has been making candy together since 1878; that is a lot of family time! We have continued to grow together, sharing in one another's triumphs, learning from our mistakes, and enjoying more than a few good laughs. We are proud of our unique history that is highlighted by five generations of family ownership and management. The Palmer Candy Company operates today as not only one of the country's oldest candy companies, but as the very oldest company of its size to be under continuous family ownership in the United States!
Why work for us?BenefitsPalmer Candy has developed a culture where we treat our Team Members like family. Palmer Candy offers a full range of benefits to our Team Members. Benefits include but are not limited to:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short Term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • PTO and Paid Sick Days
OverviewThis role operates a panning line and oversees the packaging of confectionary products.
Duties And Responsibilities
  • Lead by example.
  • Maintain a clean and safe production floor area.
  • Continually improve safety record by addressing unsafe conditions. Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations, perform equipment operator care in redzone.
    • Inspect products for quality as per product specifications.
    • Check scales to ensure correct weights.
    • Ensure the ingredient ratios are followed when making products.
    • Perform required metal detector checks and report any known issues.
    • Perform proper allergen and product washes.
  • Perform regular quality checks to ensure product meets specifications, responsible for the completion of all required quality paperwork and turning into QA.
  • Prepare supplies, products, and set up appropriate equipment.
  • Regularly perform weight checks on products.
  • Maintain appropriate inventory counts of products.
  • Correctly record lot numbers, date codes and other product information.
  • Perform RedZone Huddles as specified by management.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management including cross training in different areas.
Knowledge/Skill/Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all functions within the plant and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed and as required.
  • Ability to maintain acceptable standards of conduct.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
  • Lift up to 20 – 30 pounds frequently.
  • Standing for long periods of time.
  • Repetitive motion and fast paced movement.
  • Continual use of hands to handle, control or feel objects.
This job description does not list all duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Consumer Goods

SALARY

$58k-75k (estimate)

POST DATE

02/05/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/26/2024

WEBSITE

palmercandy.com

HEADQUARTERS

SIOUX CITY, IA

SIZE

100 - 200

FOUNDED

1878

CEO

MARTIN B PALMER

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

INDUSTRY

Consumer Goods

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About Palmer Candy

The Palmer family has been making candy together for over 135 years.The Palmer Candy Company operates today as not only one of the oldest country's candy companies but as the very oldest company of its size to be under continued family ownership in the United States. Today a fifth-generation family member, the great-great grandson of founder, E.C. Palmer, runs the Palmer Candy Company. Even though the company continues to grow, we never forget our early roots making quality candies one batch at a time using the finest ingredients and careful time honored production techniques. We love making c...hocolate confections and enjoy living up to our 100 year old motto - Making Life Sweeter Since 1878! More
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