Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

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!

A day in the life…

As the Machine Operator, you will work on the end of the line and will be the last person to handle the candy before it is packaged for our customers. To be successful in this role, you must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment, be a team player and have the flexibility to work across various areas. The key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

What you will be doing…

• Operates and Maintains machinery, equipment and tools in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines, and instructions.
• Sets up equipment, observes process and activity in area or on line. Ensures product meets specifications per RSC requirements.
• Performs maintenance as required. Must have ability to read scales, rules, tapes and thermometers.
• Must be able to read and understand quality specifications established by RSC for each product and recognize deviations from those specifications.
• Assists, trains, directs and monitors other employees of area, line or team as directed by supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring SOP 222 is complete prior to start of shift, and then hourly.
• Responsible for monitoring candy weight, weight, quality and production rates.
• Responsible for ensuring supplies are available for production.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the machine.
• Responsible for machine condition and communicating any issues with the machine to the supervisor.
• Receives stores, secures, maintains, loads and delivers product (raw and finished) and materials as required by the area, line or team.
• Requires repeated bending, lifting, stooping, and climbing up and down steps.
• Must be able to understand and complete paperwork accurately. Must have good record keeping ability.
• Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to ensure product quality and uphold food safety standards.
• Learning to Identify and address potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities, while maintaining proactive communication with supervisors.
• Documenting food safety and quality procedures, maintaining detailed records of monitoring, verification, and corrective actions.
• May be assigned other jobs by plant management as required.

TYPICAL SCHEDULE: 10-Hour Shifts MONDAY - THURSDAY. START AND END TIMES WILL VARY WITH THE EARLIEST START BEING 3:45PM AND THE LATEST END TIME BEING 2:15AM. DURING PEAK SEASON, OVERTIME MAY BE REQUIRED.

TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUIREMENTS.

Do you have what it takes?
(Basic Qualifications)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead during shift.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for the duration of shift.

Do you stand above the rest?
(Preferred Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working in a commercial kitchen
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

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.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.

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.