Production Associate - 2nd Shift

Job Location: ​North Canton​

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

Are you interested in a new career in chocolate? Are you a chocolate covered cherry or mint fanatic? Fannie May, is now owned by Ferrero, the #2 chocolate company in North America and is looking for dedicated Line Associates to help deliver the quality that is known and loved by every Fannie May customer for over 100 years. These associates are responsible for producing quality products and meeting all company goals.

We are looking for 2nd shift: 3:15PM - 2:00AM. Monday through Friday. Saturdays are mandatory at this time, the shift is 1:15PM - 10:00PM. The pay rate is $17.00 per hour plus a .53 cent shift differential. This position involves repetitive movement and constant standing and moving for over 10 hours. 

At this time, we are inviting applicants to join us for an open interview on Wednesday's from 10AM - 4PM. Please come into the lobby entrance (please do not enter through the retail store, you will see the lobby door to your right) and let the receptionist know you are here for an open interview.

Our benefits include: 

Immediate availability for medical, dental, and vision insurance 

10 vacation days and 7 personal days per year.

12 Paid holidays 

401(k) with company match 

Employee discount 

Main Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • The individual may be required to operate several pieces of equipment; including shrink and flow wrappers, candy cutters, twist wrappers, boxing and box taping equipment, scales, ect.
  • Set up the line for production
  • Ensuring proper quality standards are followed for all products; color, size, shape, labels are appropriate for the specific product, weight and gloss decoration, ect.
  • Expected to work safely, and efficiently
  • Work any assignment as directed by lead/supervisor
  • Participate in on-going training to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Responsible to uphold and maintain the food safety and quality systems
  • Monitor compliance of environmental regulations and provide guidance with compliance of regulatory audits.

Who we are looking for:

Education or Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED, REQUIRED
  • Understanding of basic arithmetic, reading level to understand instructions, policies, and procedures.

Physical

  • Lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, standing for extended periods, frequently repeated manual tasks.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world. 

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.