Line Feeder - Sioux City, United States - Palmer Candy Company

Description

Job Description

Palmer Candy is looking for Line Feeders at our Hwy 75 location.

2nd shift will work Monday-Friday. Monday-Thursday hours are 6:30 pm- 5:00 am with Friday hours varying from 6 to 10-hour shifts. Saturday hours may be scheduled due to business needs.

Team Member's will be notified by plant management if schedules were to change outside of the times listed above.

Who is Palmer Candy?

The Palmer Candy Company is a progressive, innovative, fast-growing company making and selling a broad array of confections in a surprising number of markets. Nationally, we participate in almost all market segments and are one of the top suppliers in more than a few categories including bakery confections, private label bagging, bulk chocolates and contract manufacturing.

Who are We?

The Palmer family has been making candy together since 1878 We are proud of our unique history that is highlighted by five generations of family ownership and management. As a Team, we have continued to grow together, sharing in one another's triumphs, learning from our mistakes, and enjoying more than a few good laughs. We enjoy challenging convention and achieving success by delivering to our customers outstanding service, innovative programs, and terrific products.

Why work for us?

Palmer Candy has developed a culture where we treat our Team Members like family. Palmer Candy offers a full range of benefits to our Team Members. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and Paid Sick Days

Overall Purpose:

Produce and or package fine quality products in a safe, secure, and sanitary manner within the appropriate specifications outlined by company managers.

Essential Job Functions:

• Regular attendance.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all team members.
• Oversees their assigned line or lines to ensure the proper product is being run.
• Ability to rotate to different lines as scheduled by Management,
• Responsibility to train new Team Members.
• Document the proper code dates, lot numbers or any other regulatory information on forms or in computer.
• Follows all company, OSHA, FDA and health policies and procedures ensuring a sanitary working environment.
• Assures a consistent high level of conformance with sanitation standards.
• Responsible for performing allergen washes on their line, including washing belting and other items with high pressure hoses.
• Ensure that all safety procedures are followed, and all proper PPE is worn when needed.
• Oversees the ordering of materials and services needed to properly carry on the functions of their line from warehouse over radio.
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations.
• Understands the importance of teamwork and good communication.
• Ability to interact with all functions within the plant and the ability to work directly with individuals at all levels and functions.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and as required.
• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of conduct.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Possible exposure to minor burns or cuts
• Standing for long periods of time
• Possible repetitive motion and fast paced movement
• Frequent to Continual use of hands to handle, control or feel objects.
• Frequent to Continual lifting up to 40 pounds.