Candy Production Associate

WHITLEY PEANUT FACTORY INC - 4.0

Hayes, VA Job Details Full-time $14 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Employee discount Qualifications Monitoring machines Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Finished product defect inspection Maintaining an organized workspace Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry Food service health code compliance Labeling Food portioning Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Manufacturing facility experience Food safety sanitizing procedures Food & beverage production Weight checks Production monitoring Safety equipment Machine adjustment Packaging (food) Clean workspace maintenance Measuring ingredients Pallet jack Quality control experience within food and beverage industry Company guidelines standards in production Packaging equipment Manufacturing company experience Material handling equipment operation Food preparation equipment operation Entry level Equipment adjustment (production tasks)

Full Job Description Benefits:

Employee discounts

Position Title:

Candy Production Associate Department:

Candy Department Location:

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Candy Department Supervisor Scope of Position Candy Associates play a critical role in the production and packaging of confections and brittle. They are responsible for crafting high-quality peanut- and tree nut-based candy products through both manual and automated processes. This role requires a strong understanding of confectionery handling, food safety and quality practices, and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment Understand and adhere to all food safety, quality and company standards Represent and reflect a culture of food safety Prepare and hand-dip peanut and tree nut clusters using traditional confectionery methods. Ensure consistent quality, portioning, and appearance of finished products. Monitor automated dipping operations to ensure the machine produces consistent, high-quality clusters. Make adjustments or notify maintenance if inconsistencies or issues arise. Accurately weigh ingredients and packages to ensure correct portions and compliance with labeling requirements Safely operate a pallet jack Perform designated sanitary operating procedures Notifying the Department Supervisor and/or Management of any issues that cannot be properly addressed May perform tasks for other departments, as needed Working Conditions Standing 100% of the time Ability to lift up to 25lbs. for short and long distances and 50 lbs. with assistance Compliance with personal protective equipment (PPE) No jewelry allowed in production areas Minimum Qualifications - Previous manufacturing experience is preferable