Machine Operator B-Shift
Russell Stover Chocolates
- Iola, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Works with product. Inspects, receives, delivers, secures, and maintains product (raw or finished) per Russell Stover Chocolates guidelines.
- Inspects finished candy as it exits cooling tunnels; transfers candy from conveyor belt to trays and places trays in steels.
- Monitors candy weight, seals and secures boxes, transfers to pallet.
- Maintains records, delivers, inspects, and performs all activities required of other members of the area, line or team.
- Performs clean-up activities as assigned.
- Conforms to rules.
- May be assigned other duties by plant management as required.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must be able to read and write in English.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 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.
- 2 or more years’ experience operating machinery
- 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.
- Experience operating a scan gun.
- A passion for learning
- 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. Temperatures within the warehouse are more consistent with the outdoor temperature.
- 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.