Packaging Heavy Lifter 2nd Shift

At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®.  In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-/

Work Location & Schedule: Fairfield, CA

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

Core hours: 3:30pm-12:00am

Want to Make an Impact?

A Packaging Heavy Lifter, reports to our Packaging Supervisor and plays a key role in delivering quality candy products to customers everywhere. In this hands-on position, you’ll help keep production moving by performing all duties assigned involving the packaging of product. packing cases or caddies, gathering, mixing, and feeding packaging equipment with product, marking cases or cartons, inspection of product, and assembly of cartons or cases.

Ways You Will Make a Difference

• Employee will be required to perform unassisted, constant and repetitive lifting of materials weighing 25 lbs. – 50 lbs
• Packing cases or caddies
• Gathering, mixing, and feeding packaging equipment with product
• Marking cases or cartons
• Inspection of product
• Assembly of cartons or cases

 
 Skills That Will Make You Successful

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers in English. Ability to write and speak simple sentences in English.

• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

• REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Inherent in each position is a general duty to maintain each respective work area in a safe and sanitary condition.  The employee may be required to perform other such duties within the scope of their employment as may be assigned.  Regular, predictable, full-time attendance is required as an essential function of this position.  Wages, hours, and working conditions are outlined in a Collective Bargaining Agreement between Jelly Belly Candy Company and Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers & Grainmillers International Union, AFL-CIO, Local #125.  Overtime as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is mandatory.  An essential function of this job is a requirement to work all hours scheduled.

Experiences That Will Support Your Success

• Less than high school education; or three (3) to six (6) months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  The employee may be required to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. The employee must seek assistance on all lifting of over 50 pounds.

• WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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 https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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