Industrial Cook-3rd Shift

Work Location: ​Itasca​

Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Want to make an impact?

***THIS IS A 3RD SHIFT POSITION, CORE HOURS ARE 11:00PM-7:00AM, MON-FRI w/SATS AND OVERTIME AS NEEDED.***

The Sweet Tart Rope Cook Operates and maintains the Sweet Tart Rope cooking and supporting equipment at established standards for personnel safety, food safety and performance.

Ways you will make a difference

• Read formulas and follow product specifications and manufacturing instructions.

• Organize materials and time to prevent delays in production.

• Operate electronic controls, overhead hoists, balances, batching systems, mixers, cooker, and conveyors to prepare and deliver licorice mass and/or sugar paste to extruder.

• Record raw material and production batch lot tractability information on appropriate forms & within SAP.

• Operate and adjust extruder and conveyor equipment, electronic control systems, and analytical equipment to produce product meeting specifications.

• Disassemble equipment for cleaning and reassemble prior to production, including use of hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and manual chain hoist.

• Do daily (beginning and ending) inventory of work area.

• Lift bags of various ingredients to transfer into batching vessels or holding containers.

• Transfer materials into weigh-up containers using a scoop.

• Lift bins of scrap occasionally as needed.

• Move pallets of material using pallet jack occasionally as needed.

• Roll extruder into and out of position for production and cleaning.

• Replenishes materials (sugar, flour, acid, color, flavor) using Globe/SAP.

• Maintain clean work area utilizing daily GMP checklists.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Employee must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• This position requires Overtime, Mandated and/or Voluntary, to be able to meet peak demand, cover for absences, or handle urgent projects.

Skills that will make you successful

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50
  pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to carry out detailed written
  and/or oral instructions.
• Promote teamwork; possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform
  tasks as needed.
• Ability to problem solve by adjusting variables in standardized situations.

Experiences that will support your success

• Working knowledge of standard tools and production equipment.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating Industrial Production Machinery and/or working in food
  manufacturing strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related
  experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at

Compensation

$25.50 per hour plus a .58 cent per hour shift differential.