Candy Maker

Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life’s essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.

This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate.

New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196.

Job Type: Full Time
Compensation: $19 per hour
Shift(s) Available: 1st - Early evening with weekend rotations

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Principal Accountabilities:

• Produce confections in accordance with standard recipes and procedures (Hand dipping, confection centers, ingredient mixing, fudge, molding, enrobing, packing finished product)
• Operating equipment such as chocolate tempering machines, scales, mixing bowls, and utensils
• Daily completion of documents required by operations and food safety regulation (Work orders / Cleaning sheets)
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Other kitchen related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer
• Cargill requires employees be a minimum of 18 years old to work in a production facility
• Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours
• Ability to work 40hrs a week
• Ability to work with changing priorities and in a diverse and fast paced environment
• Ability to work early evenings and weekend rotations, holidays, or different shifts with advanced notice.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English (verbal/written)

• Previous food production experience
• Previous candy making experience or baking experience
• Degree or certificate in pastry arts
• High school diploma/GED or a minimum of two years equivalent work experience
• Passion for creating consumer goods

Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet