What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator - 1st Shift position at Russell Stover?
At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy!
Typical hours and days will be 10 hours per day Mon - Thurs
1st Shift Hours - 5:15am – 3:45pm
A day in the life…
As a Machine Operator, you will play a key role in the chocolate production process, ensuring that every piece meets the exceptional quality standards our customers expect. From start to finish, you will contribute to creating confections that embody our commitment to delivering Only the Finest products.
In this role, you will operate and maintain machinery with precision, conduct quality inspections, and keep detailed records to uphold production excellence. Additionally, you will troubleshoot issues as needed and maintain a clean, organized work environment. Your attention to detail and dedication to quality will help drive efficiency and ensure a seamless production process.
What you will be doing…
- Operates machinery, equipment, and tools in a safe and proficient manner, according to standards, guidelines, and instructions.
- Works with product. Inspects, receives, delivers, secures, and maintains product (raw or finished) per RSC standards and guidelines.
- Requires repeated lifting, bending, and stooping. Requires standing for long periods of time and climbing up and down steps.
- Must be able to read and understand rules, tapes, scales, and thermometers.
- Must be able to read and understand specifications of each product established by Russell Stover Candies and recognize deviations from those specifications.
- Rotates with other Machine Operators. Must be able to perform all those duties as well.
- Performs clean-up activities as assigned.
- May be assigned other duties by plant management as required.
- This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.
Do you have what it takes?
(Basic Qualifications)
- Must have ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend, climb and lift to meet requirements.
- Must have ability to perform math functions.
- Must have the ability to routinely lift 50lbs.
- Body strain from repeated motion.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
Do you stand above the rest?
(Preferred Qualifications)
- 2 Years Manufacturing Experience
- 1 Years Machine Operator
Experience the Excitement at Russell Stover Plants!
- Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, and we’ve got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you’ll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we’ll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you’re always in the know!
- Surroundings: Get ready to work alongside cutting-edge equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels – it’s a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
- Active & Engaging Work: Whether you’re on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there’s never a dull moment. This is a place where you’ll stay on the move!
- Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
- Appealing Smells: The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
- Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
- Allergens: You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens like nuts, milk, and more.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
Make Happy. Work Happy.
