Job description

Imagine working for a company where you lead the team that drives reliability improvements of the systems and equipment that produce Russell Stover's premium chocolate?

Description
Russell Stover Chocolates is a leader in the manufacturer of boxed chocolates. The company's three brands – Russell Stover, Whitman's and Pangburn's - are sold throughout the United States in company-owned retail stores and 70,000 wholesale accounts. After nearly 100 years in operation the company manufactures approximately 100 million pounds of chocolate candies each year in its proud tradition of being “Made in America” and “Handcrafted in Small Batches”.

In September 2014, Russell Stover Chocolates was acquired by Lindt and Sprungli, the world leader in premium chocolates. This was the largest acquisition in the history of Lindt and Sprungli which has operations in over 40 countries across the globe. Russell Stover Chocolates joins sister companies Lindt USA and Ghirardelli to form a powerful confectionery triad in North America.

Duties and Responsibilities: Listed in order, ranking the most essential duties first. Essential functions are primary job duties that are intrinsic to the position.

• Operates and maintains machinery, equipment and tools in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines and instructions.
• Sets up equipment, observes process and activity in area or on line. Ensures product meets specifications per RSC requirements.
• Performs maintenance as required. Must have ability to read scales, rules, tapes and thermometers.
• Must be able to read and understand quality specifications established by RSC for each product and recognize deviations from those specifications.
• Assists, trains, directs and monitors other employees of area, line or team as directed by supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring SOP 222 is complete prior to start of shift, and then hourly.
• Responsible for monitoring candy weight, quality and production rates.
• Responsible for unwrapping all rework unless directed otherwise by supervisor.
• Responsible for ensuring supplies are available for production.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of the machine.
• Responsible for machine condition and communicating any issues with the machine to the supervisor.
• Receives, stores, secures, maintains, loads and delivers product (raw and finished) and materials as required by the area, line or team
• Must be able to understand and complete paperwork accurately. Must have good record keeping ability.
• Conforms to rules. May be assigned other jobs by Supervisors required.

You'll also need to be able to:

• Lift up to 49 pounds
• Stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, and reach during shifts
• Use carts, and other gear to move items around
• Go up and down stairs (where applicable)

What it's like to work in RSC:

• Safety. Your safety is important to us, so we provide protective gear. All teams share safety tips daily.
• Surroundings. You'll be working around moving machines – candy haulers, forklifts, and mobile carts (steels).
• Activity. Some activities may require standing in one place for long periods, walking around, or climbing stairs.
• Noise level. It can get noisy at times. We provide hearing protection if you need it.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED/ employer. Principals only please.

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