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1st Shift Kitchen Candy Maker

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Randstad USA

Abilene, KS (In Person)

$38,480 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/4/2026

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Job Description:
As a Candymaker, you will be an essential part of our passionate kitchen team, crafting the finest handcrafted confections. In this role, you'll measure and mix high-quality ingredients, operate and maintain specialized candy-making equipment, and uphold our strict quality, efficiency and safety standards. You will also ensure your workspace remains clean and sanitized throughout your shift, contributing to a smooth and efficient production process. What you will be doing... Operating kitchen equipment such as large mixers, steam kettles, fire cookers and large pots in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines and instructions. Mixing and/or cooking candies in batches per Russell Stover Chocolates standards. Reading and understanding formulas/recipes, measurements, tapes, scales and thermometers. Reading and understanding product specifications established by Russell Stover Chocolates and recognizes deviations from those specifications. Monitoring more than one batch or process simultaneously. Performing clean-up activities as assigned. Performing other duties as assigned by plant management. Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to ensure product quality and uphold food safety standards. Completing and following FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant's food safety and quality objectives. Promptly reporting and taking appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities. Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of the company's Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role. This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assiglocation: Abilene, KSwork hours: 03:00 AM - 01:30
PMqualifications:
up to 50 lbs. (heavy lifting)skills:

Basic math and countingInspect quality and defects of productsAssemble products according to specificationsdress code:

Shirts or t-shirts must have sleeves and be without any holes or rips. Pants without any holes or rips. No profane or suggestive texts and images. Closed steel toe and non slip footwear only.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days. job detailssummary$18 - $19 per hourtemporarycategoryproduction occupationsreference1152431-4job details
Job Description:
As a Candymaker, you will be an essential part of our passionate kitchen team, crafting the finest handcrafted confections. In this role, you'll measure and mix high-quality ingredients, operate and maintain specialized candy-making equipment, and uphold our strict quality, efficiency and safety standards. You will also ensure your workspace remains clean and sanitized throughout your shift, contributing to a smooth and efficient production process. What you will be doing... Operating kitchen equipment such as large mixers, steam kettles, fire cookers and large pots in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines and instructions. Mixing and/or cooking candies in batches per Russell Stover Chocolates standards. Reading and understanding formulas/recipes, measurements, tapes, scales and thermometers. Reading and understanding product specifications established by Russell Stover Chocolates and recognizes deviations from those specifications. Monitoring more than one batch or process simultaneously. Performing clean-up activities as assigned. Performing other duties as assigned by plant management. Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to ensure product quality and uphold food safety standards. Completing and following FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant's food safety and quality objectives. Promptly reporting and taking appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities. Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of the company's Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role. This job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assiglocation: Abilene, KSwork hours: 03:00 AM - 01:30
PMqualifications:
up to 50 lbs. (heavy lifting)skills:

Basic math and countingInspect quality and defects of productsAssemble products according to specificationsdress code:

Shirts or t-shirts must have sleeves and be without any holes or rips. Pants without any holes or rips. No profane or suggestive texts and images. Closed steel toe and non slip footwear only.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.