Various Roles - Ferrara Candy-Bellwood - Bellwood

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Ferrara Candy-Bellwood

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Job Highlights

• Produce quality candies by following FPC guidelines and maintaining safe, sanitary practices
• Feed kettles with raw materials and cook ingredients to exact specifications
• Load pans and engross centers to proper size and weight using syrup and dry sugar or dextrose
• Adjust controls to regulate temperature, ingredient amounts, and other production variables

Candidate Profile

• 2+ years of warehouse experience required; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of General Manufacturing Principles (GMP) required
• Ability to obtain pallet jack and forklift certifications
• Capable of walking, standing, using stairs for extended periods, and lifting up to 60 lbs in a loud environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Skilled in machine operation and troubleshooting issues with process equipment

Additional Information

Location

Bellwood

Benefits

Dental;Employee Assistance;Life Insurance;Maternity Leave;Medical;Personal;Retirement/401K;Sick;Vacation