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 SUMMARY: Places a variety of candy in finished product trays.  Performs  any  combination  of  duties  such  as,  but  not  limited  to:  pick,  place,  sort,  inspect,  and  pack  candy  and  supplies.  Verify UPC and day code, place inserts, stickers, lids, etc.   Make shipping cases and palletize.  Code or label.  Decorate and tie finished products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE   FOLLOWING:  OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

• Check daily scheduling book for position on line.
• Inspect  and  place  assorted  candy  pieces  in  packaging  trays  on  the  belt,  at  various  belt  speeds.
• Place  and  position  trays  and  boxes  on  belt,  place  lids,  and  tie  ribbon  or  cord  on  product.
• Verify automatic pad and   brochure placement, video jet coding, and UPC-Price stickers.
• Check weight of product, periodically,   to maintain correct standards.
• Make  cases,  line  case  with  liner,  and  place  boxes  as  required  for  shipping  case.
• Collects  re-usable  cardboard,  paper,  etc.;  supplies  x-pack  bags  and  removes  bags  when  full.
• Supply bases and middle pad denester as required.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• May  be  required  to  set up  and  operate  ribbon  cutting machine or ribbon cutting board as  per  standards,  and  record  ribbon  usage  and  discard;   return  excess  to  warehouse.
• Assist with line changeovers during the shift.
• Inspect  candy  for  quality,  following  QA  guidelines,  and  weigh   and  pack  x-pack  bags.
• Hold pad for shrink machine operation if necessary.
• Perform  cherry  and  nut  drop  as  per  scheduled  on  production  lines.
• Pack  candy  from  wrapper  machines  into  031  or  032  cases  as  scheduled.
• Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP), Policies, and GMP’s.
• Assure adherence to Food Safety Requirements and Work Instructions.
• Train new employees as required.
• Comply  with  all  safety  policies,  report  safety  violations,  and  attend  safety  meetings.
• Report problems regarding food safety to supervisor or manager.
• Maintain home department in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform other related duties as requested by leader / supervisor.
• Required to work until end of production shift daily.
• Will be required to be trained as a back up in other roles.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:    None

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written and oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hand to finger, handle objects. Reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting Demands

MEDIUM

Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

REQUIRED ACTIVITIES:

Routine/4 hours daily         Pushing/Pulling 10 – 25 lbs., Reaching Forward (.22”),

                                      Sitting, Standing, Twisting, Reading

Frequently/ 2-4 hours daily   Walking, Reading

Rarely (Once/Day)              Lifting/Carrying 10 – 25 lbs., Pushing/Pulling 10 – 25 lbs., Climbing-Legs Only (Stairs), Bending Over, Squatting/Crouching, Reaching Above Shoulders

OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Talking

• Twisting of Head and Neck

• Grasping Light, Right and Left

• Grasping Firm, Right and Left

• Repetitive Use of Hand, Right and Left

• Finger Dexterity, Right and Left

• Vision – Far, Near, Color, Depth Perception

• Hearing

• Radial Deviation / Ulnar

• Pronation / Supination

• Extension / Flexion

• Perform under Time Pressure, Make Independent Decisions, Variable Type of Work

• Overtime/ Working more than 5 day/week/Working more than 8 hours daily

• Job Rotation

• Afternoon or Night Shift

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Routinely/4 hours daily      Moving Machinery (Conveyor Belts)

Rarely (Once / Day)            Temperature (Cold Temps)

NON-STANDARD PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Routinely/4 hours daily      Rubber Work Gloves

Rarely (Once / Day)            Hearing Protection

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Pre-Assignments                 Math Test, Physical Ability Test, HACCP Test,

                                      Vision Test, Audiometric Test 

Godiva and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

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Salary : $21,000 - $26,600