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Betty Jane Candies

Candy maker

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $18–$22/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Dubuque, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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A Food Production Worker operates machinery used to prepare and cook food, and produces packaged food to sale to retail or wholesale customers.

$39,214 / year median in Iowa

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

4 day work week! 3 day

WEEKENDS

every week! FT w/ benefits! Job Overview We are seeking a reliable and hard working individual to join our team at historic Betty Jane Candies to work directly under our lead candy maker. Responsibilities Prepare and mix ingredients according to established recipes and formulations. Operate and maintain candy-making equipment, ensuring compliance with CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices). Monitor cooking processes to ensure products are cooked to the correct temperature and consistency. Collaborate with team members to optimize production efficiency and quality control. Experience Previous experience in food production or manufacturing is a plus but not a requirement. Must be dependable, the production team works as a unit, tardiness or excessive call offs unacceptable.

Schedule:

4 day work week! Monday-Thursday 10 hr shifts, off work by 4pm at the latest and constant 3 day weekends!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to regularly lift 50-75 lbs

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person