At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! 

NOW HIRING in the following departments. Typical days are Mon - Fri. Overtime required during peak season.

• Forming and Enrobing Department 4:15 pm - 2:45 am
• Sanitation Department 4:15 pm - 2:45 am
• Wrapping/Bagging Department3:45 pm - 2:15 am
• Kitchen Service 1:30 pm - Mid

A day in the life...
Individuals in Service have a direct role in the chocolate production process from beginning to end. They are responsible for ensuring each piece of candy that comes out of our facility is "Only the Finest" quality that our customer have grown to expect. 

Do You Have What It Takes?
(Basic Qualifications)

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Must be able to lift up to 50 - 100 lbs
• Must be able to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend and lift overhead during a 10 hour shift
• Must be able to stand on hard surfaces for the duration of a 10 hour shift
• Ability to read and understand rulers, tapes, scales and thermometers
• Ability to read and understand product specifications established by Russell Stover Chocolates and recognize deviations from those specifications
• Other duties as assigned

Do you stand above the rest?
(Preferred Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

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

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Pay
• Great Benefits- Medical, Dental and Vision & More!
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Holiday Pay
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Discount
• Climate Controlled Environment
• Company and Community Events
• Internal Promotions and Career Development
• Sweet Rewards

What it’s like at the Russell Stover Plants?

• Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. We also go through an in-depth Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training on your first day and continue to share safety tips daily
• Surroundings. You’ll be working around different machines – Schubert’s, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and chocolate candy banks/steels.
• Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs/ladders, and routinely lift 50 lbs.
• Temperature. You will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment. Our temperatures are consistently around 63°F but could fluctuate depending on your specific role.
• Smell. You will enjoy a variety of deliciously sweet aromas and you may end your day smelling like chocolate!
• Dress code. Relaxed, with a few rules to follow for food safety, personal safety and in guidance with our good manufacturing practices (GMP). Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required. Leather, imitation leather, or rubber boots or shoes must be worn in the kitchen and other areas when working around hot liquid/product or hot water.

At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
 

We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
 

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.

Make Happy. Work Happy.