What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Food Packager position at Calico Cottage, Inc.?
Seasonal Food Packager
Seasonal
Amityville, NY, US
Salary: $18.00 Hourly
Company Information:
Since 1964, we have been the world’s largest supplier of fudge making equipment, ingredients, and marketing expertise. If you ever go on vacation (and we hope you do!), you’ve probably seen and maybe purchased our fudge. Since our fudge is always made fresh in each retail store (and sold under the retailer’s own name), we are the best kept secret in retail confectionary. With a strong presence in numerous countries and a vast network of retailers, including well-known establishments in the tourism sector, we are committed to delivering outstanding products and services.
Our company culture fosters growth and embodies the "Hungry, Humble, Smart" philosophy. We seek individuals who are driven, self-motivated, and always eager to learn and do more. Being humble, our team members prioritize the team over self and lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Additionally, they possess strong interpersonal skills, enabling them to work effectively with others. We value a strong work ethic and a positive & vibrant work environment.
About the job:
We are currently seeking Seasonal Food Packagers for our manufacturing team. The primary responsibility for the role is packaging of finished fudge products, performing quality checks, cutting, labeling, and weighing that the products meet all of our specifications. The operator must strictly adhere to the procedures provided by Calico and the FDA and HACCP to produce safe and high-quality products.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all finished fudge products meet specifications and commitment to quality
- Keep the flow going with the assembly line or pace of production
- Package product on the assembly line
- Labeling all boxes/cases
- Packing all finished products to the shipping carton
- Maintaining a safe and clean workspace
- Utilizing the pan washer to clean racks and fudge pans
Qualifications:
- High School or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- 1-2 years food manufacturing experience is a plus
- Ability to communicate (read & write) in English
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for a prolonged period of time (10 hours)
Want to make your world a little sweeter? Come join the Calico Cottage, Inc. team!
Job Type: Temporary/Hourly
Schedule: We have two shifts available: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM 6:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Hourly Rate: $18.00/Hour
Work Location: Amityville, NY
Calico Cottage, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.