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Chocolate Molder/Specialty Candy Decorator

RUTH HUNT CANDIES
Mount Sterling, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

Position Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm. Seasonally, Saturdays are required.

Role and Responsibilities

The position of Chocolate Molder/Specialty Candy Decorator consists of hand-crafting specialty chocolate molds, as well as coating and decorating a variety of other candies. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys detailed, hands-on work and has a creative eye.

Tasks

  • Filling molds with chocolate, ensuring chocolate is tempered correctly.
  • Hand-painting and decorating chocolate molds with fine details.
  • Managing inventory of molded items, including molds for corporate accounts.
  • Hand-dipping certain candy items, such as Oreos, pretzel rods, etc.
  • Bagging finished products and tying with ribbon in a neat fashion.
  • Work with other factory staff as needed, performing various duties around the factory.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Ability to multi-task while managing multiple priorities
  • Fine motor skills for painting fine details on candy molds
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift at least 35 pounds
  • Creativity/artistic ability
  • Basic math skills
  • Organizational skills

Preferred Skills

  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. This job requires someone who takes pride in creating neat, beautiful work.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude and treating others with respect.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17

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