Operator (2nd shift)

Palmer Candy is looking for 2nd shift Operators at our Hwy 75 facility. 

2nd shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 5:00 pm- 3:30 am with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business needs.

Seasonal hours for this role: 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM Monday-Thursday with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. 

Team Member's will be notified by plant management if schedules were to change outside of the times listed above.

Overall Purpose: This role operates a production line and oversees the packaging of confectionary products. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Ensure that Team Members are producing and packaging fine quality products in a safe, secure, and sanitary manner within the appropriate specifications outlined by company managers.
• Perform the following duties to company standards:
  • Package products.
  • Inspect products for quality.
  • Check scales to ensure correct weights.
  • Routinely check metal detectors are in working order.
  • Maintain a clean working environment.
  • Perform proper allergen and product washes.
• Perform regular quality checks to ensure product meets specifications.
• Prepare supplies, products and set up appropriate equipment.
• Regularly perform percentage checks on products.
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations.
• Perform simple maintenance or cleaning.
• Maintain appropriate inventory counts of products.
• Correctly record lot numbers, date codes and other product information.
• Handle, control and/or feel objects/product. 
• Assist and work alongside others on the line when needed 
• Ability to work directly with individuals at all levels and functions.
• Train Team Members assigned to your line as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Become proficient in our REDZONE production software system and maintain OEE guidelines 
• Ability to work overtime as needed and as required.
• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of conduct.
• Regular and timely attendance is required for this job. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Prior experience operating machines in a manufacturing setting preferred
• Great attention to detail 
• Good basic math skills (addition, subtraction and simple multiplication and division)
• Ability to verbally communicate proficiently in English to effectively engage with internal teams. Applicant must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.

 Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work/stand for extended periods of time
• Possible exposure to minor burns or cuts
• Continual use of hands to handle, control or feel objects
• Ability to work in a face paced environment with repetitive motion a necessity
• Ability to cross train on multiple lines

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.