Job Description

 Listed in order, ranking the most essential duties first. Essential functions are primary job duties that are intrinsic to the position.

• Operates equipment, tools, and machinery in a safe and proficient manner.
• Daily activities include but not limited to receiving, batch set-ups, weighing, bagging, inventory control and inspection.
• Must be able to read and understand process specifications, formulas, scales, weights and volumes.
• Must pay attention to detail, work in a team environment and adaptable to schedule changes.
• Verify that process specifications from raw material to packaged goods are maintained at acceptable levels.
• Maintain high level awareness of area sanitation.
• Works with employees and managers from all areas of the plant to ensure compliance with RSC guidelines, rules, and procedures.
• Performs clean-up activities as assigned.
• Conforms to rules.

May be assigned to other duties by supervisor within the department to complete the tasks

TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUIREMENTS
 

Basic Qualifications

• A background in food technology, food science, confectionery, microbiology, or chemistry.
• One (1) year of quality, sanitation or production experience in the food industry needed.
• Basic computer skills with precision in data entry while receiving raw materials.
• Detail oriented the ability to balance multiple priorities
• Effective communication with other departments in any issues related with food safety.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledgeable about HACCP principles and to be able to train employees on Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ensure laboratory methods, manuals and laboratory SOP's are current and complete.
• Prior experience in receiving and sampling micro sensitive raw materials.
• Ability to conduct basic laboratory tests on titratable acidity.
• Working cross functionally within department to achieve results.
• Assist the supervisor while working as a team on different projects.

Company Description
Russell Stover Chocolates is the nation’s leading manufacturer of boxed chocolates.  The company’s three brands – Russell Stover, Whitman’s and Pangburn’s - account for more than 60 percent of all boxed chocolate sales in the United States through 20+ company-owned retail stores and 70,000 wholesale accounts. After nearly 100 years in operation the company manufactures approximately 100 million pounds of chocolate candies each year in its proud tradition of being “Made in America” and “Handcrafted in Small Batches”.    

In September 2014, Russell Stover Chocolates was acquired by Lindt and Sprungli, the world leader in premium chocolates.   This was the largest acquisition in the history of Lindt and Sprungli which has operations in over 40 countries across the globe.  Russell Stover Chocolates joins sister companies Lindt USA and Ghirardelli to form a powerful confectionery triad in North America.  

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED  employer. Principals only please.