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A day in the life

As a Candymaker, you will work directly with the candy making team in the Kitchen. A typical day will include measuring and mixing ingredients to form only the finest product, operating and maintain machinery, following all quality and safety standards, and sanitizing your area during and at the end of your shift. This position does require a reasonable amount of heavy lifting and somebody that has a passion for creating something that creates happiness.

What you will be doing

• Operates kitchen equipment such as large mixers, ovens and large pots in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines and instructions.
• Mixes and/or cooks candies in batches per Russell Stover Chocolates standards.
• Reads and understands formulas/recipes, measurements, tapes and thermometers.
• Reads and understands product specifications established by Russell Stover Chocolates and recognizes deviations from those specifications.
• Monitor more than one batch or process simultaneously.
• Performs clean-up activities as assigned.
• May be assigned other duties by plant management as required.

Do you have what it takes?

(Basic Qualifications)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to read and understand recipes.
• Possess basic math skills.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead during a 10-hour shift
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for the duration of a 10-hour 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.

What its like at the Russell Stover Plants

• Safety.Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. We also go through an in-depth Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training on your first day and continue to share safety tips daily
• Surroundings.Youll be working around different machines Schuberts, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and chocolate candy banks/steels.
• Activity.Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs/ladders, and routinely lift 50 lbs.
• Temperature.You will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment. Our temperatures are consistently around 63F but could fluctuate depending on your specific role.
• Smell.You will enjoy a variety of deliciously sweet aromas and you may end your day smelling like chocolate!
• Dress code.Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for food safety, personal safety and in guidance with our good manufacturing practices (GMP). Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required. Leather, imitation leather, or rubber boots or shoes must be worn in the kitchen and other areas when working around hot liquid/product or hot water.

AtRussell Stover Chocolates,we dont 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 and is an affirmative action employer.

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 Russe l Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.