Box Plant Operator

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!

Typical hours and days will be 10 hours per day Mon - Thurs

A day in the life...

As a Box Plant Operator, you will operate machinery, equipment, and tools in a safe and efficient manner. You will maintain changes in product line and set up equipment in accordance with the requirements. Mechanical skills are required and performing clean-up activities are assigned. May be asked to work in other parts of the facility.

What you will be doing...

This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Ensuring box machinery is fed raw stock and boxes are produced in proper quantities and standards.
• Feeding box paper and tape into machinery.
• Setting and maintaining glue levels.
• Fixing jammed materials.
• May be assigned other duties by plant management as required.

Do you have what it takes?

(Basic Qualifications)

• Must have ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend, climb and lift to meet requirements.
• Must have ability to perform math functions.
• Must have the ability to routinely lift 50lbs.
• Body strain from repeated motion.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.

Do you stand above the rest?

(Preferred Qualifications)

• 2 Years Manufacturing Experience
• 1 Years Machine Operator

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.

Make Happy. Work Happy.

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