Line Support (1st shift)

Palmer Candy is looking for 1st shift Line Support Team Members for our Bluff St plant. 

1st shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 6:00 am- 4:30 pm with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business needs.

Team Member’s will be notified by plant management if schedules were to change outside of the times listed above.

Job Title: Line Support                                                                                             

Reports To: Plant Manager/ Supervisor                                                               

Job Summary:

As a Line Support, you will produce and package products in a production area. You must be able to succeed in a fast-paced environment. Line support will rotate to different lines as scheduled by management. This is a full-time position with the hours being 5:00pm-3:30am with working days being, Monday- Thursday with frequent overtime on Friday and Saturday. This team member will work within established guidelines and standards to produce the highest quality product in a safe and clean environment. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintain appropriate inventory counts of products as well as correctly record lot numbers, date codes and other product information. Prepare supplies, products, and set up appropriate equipment for the next order. Ensuring that all metal detectors are working properly as well as troubleshoot machine problems as they arise. Check equipment to ensure it meets all health and safety regulations and complete other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Manufacture and pack products.
• Maintain proper inventory counts
• Check scales to ensure correct weights including:
  • Performing proper allergen washes and product washes.
  • Ensure the Inspection of peanuts, pretzels, and other products for quality.
  • Perform regular quality checks to ensure product meets specifications.
• Reviewing of bags for accuracy
• Moving and emptying pallets of products
• Maintain a clean working environment including:
  • Sweeping the floor
  • Ensuring the scale is clean. 
  • Ensure that all safety procedures are followed, and all proper PPE is worn when needed. 
  • Assuring a consistent high level of conformance with sanitation standards. 
• Regular punctual attendance.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and as required.
• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of conduct.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to interact with all functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with individuals at all levels.
• Regular and timely attendance is required for this job. 
• Ability to verbally communicate proficiently in English to effectively engage with internal teams. Applicant must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.

Education and Experience:

Previous production experience desired. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to frequently lift and/or carry objects up to 30 lbs
• Constant Standing
• Frequent Walking

This job description is only a summary of the typical job functions, not a full or inclusive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical requirements.