Machine Operator-Ferrara Candy-Itasca

1 month ago


Itasca, United States Skills for Chicagoland's Future Full time
Job DescriptionSkills for Chicagoland's Future

Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area.

To be eligible for Skills for Chicagoland’s Future’s services, candidates must reside in Chicagoland (Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, DuPage, or Will County in Illinois), and be either unemployed or underemployed, defined as working fewer than 32 hours per week or outside their field.

Ferrara Candy-Itasca

Who doesn't love candy? Ferrara is a family-owned company with a fun culture and a commitment to giving back to the community. During the pandemic, they donated 20 tons of sweet treats to healthcare workers and first responders. Our partners value tradition while empowering their team members to be creative, share ideas, and delight customers. Currently unemployed or underemployed? Apply to join their team through Skills today.

Job Highlights

  • Packaging Heavy Material Operator: Responsible for handling materials, candy, and producing product. They must set-up, change-over, and run lines and/or assist packaging employees
  • Mogul Operator: Responsible for molding, depositing, de-molding and drying/curing in the manufacture of starch gelatin products utilizing a computer operated manufacturing machine
  • Operates and maintains equipment, performs quality checks, and follows all required GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), quality and food safety requirements
  • Overtime and shift differentials may be available
Location

Itasca

Benefits

Dental;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Medical;Personal;Retirement/401K;Sick;Vacation;Vision;Other Benefits -

Pay Rate

$20.00-$23.00 per hour

Candidate Profile

  • One year of machine operating experience required — food manufacturing preferred
  • Basic math and computer skills required
  • Must have the ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds in a loud environment
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English; ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions
Schedule

1st Shift;2nd Shift;3rd Shift;Weekends

Education Profile

No High School Diploma/No GED



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