What are the responsibilities and job description for the Candy Production Associate position at WHITLEY PEANUT FACTORY INC?
Position Title: Candy Production
Associate Department: Candy Department
Location: Corporate HQ / Hayes Plant
Reports To: Candy Department Supervisor
Scope of Position Candy Associates play a critical role in the production and packaging of confections and brittle. They are responsible for crafting high-quality peanut- and tree nut-based candy products through both manual and automated processes. This role requires a strong understanding of confectionery handling, food safety and quality practices, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
-Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Understand and adhere to all food safety, quality and company standards
- Represent and reflect a culture of food safety
- Prepare and hand-dip peanut and tree nut clusters using traditional confectionery methods.
- Ensure consistent quality, portioning, and appearance of finished products.
- Monitor automated dipping operations to ensure the machine produces consistent, high-quality clusters.
- Make adjustments or notify maintenance if inconsistencies or issues arise.
- Accurately weigh ingredients and packages to ensure correct portions and compliance with labeling requirements
- Safely operate a pallet jack
- Perform designated sanitary operating procedures
- Notifying the Department Supervisor and/or Management of any issues that cannot be properly addressed
- May perform tasks for other departments, as needed
Working Conditions
- Standing 100% of the time
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs. for short and long distances and 50 lbs. with assistance
- Compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE)
- No jewelry allowed in production areas
Minimum Qualifications - Previous manufacturing experience is preferable
Associate Department: Candy Department
Location: Corporate HQ / Hayes Plant
Reports To: Candy Department Supervisor
Scope of Position Candy Associates play a critical role in the production and packaging of confections and brittle. They are responsible for crafting high-quality peanut- and tree nut-based candy products through both manual and automated processes. This role requires a strong understanding of confectionery handling, food safety and quality practices, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
-Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
- Understand and adhere to all food safety, quality and company standards
- Represent and reflect a culture of food safety
- Prepare and hand-dip peanut and tree nut clusters using traditional confectionery methods.
- Ensure consistent quality, portioning, and appearance of finished products.
- Monitor automated dipping operations to ensure the machine produces consistent, high-quality clusters.
- Make adjustments or notify maintenance if inconsistencies or issues arise.
- Accurately weigh ingredients and packages to ensure correct portions and compliance with labeling requirements
- Safely operate a pallet jack
- Perform designated sanitary operating procedures
- Notifying the Department Supervisor and/or Management of any issues that cannot be properly addressed
- May perform tasks for other departments, as needed
Working Conditions
- Standing 100% of the time
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs. for short and long distances and 50 lbs. with assistance
- Compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE)
- No jewelry allowed in production areas
Minimum Qualifications - Previous manufacturing experience is preferable
Salary : $14