Work Location: ​Fairfield​

Position requires the ability to work overtime.  As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Want to make an impact?

***THIS IS A 2ND SHIFT POSITION, CORE HOURS ARE 2:30PM-11:00PM, MON-FRI***

Tends packaging equipment including confectionery printing equipment.

Ways you will make a difference

• The continuous tending of confectionery printing equipment including the ability to independently make adjustments to maintain high print quality.
• Performing the filling and cleaning of ink fountains. Insuring proper ink consistency through thinning with proper solvents.
• Performs independent adjustments and corrections to the piece of equipment to which the tender is assigned, ensuring efficient operation of that particular piece of equipment.
• Inspects all production to ensure compliance with specifications for that particular piece of equipment.
• Takes direction from the Packaging Machine Operator assigned to that particular piece of equipment.
• Completes all paperwork which is required, including but not limited to volumes consumed and corresponding lot codes, as well as checklists, weight log sheets, and warehouse transfers.
• Perform cursory preventative maintenance duties on the piece of equipment to which they are assigned. This may involve the use of written manuals, in English. May be assigned to calculate, compile, and report production volumes as directed by the Packaging Supervisor.
• Performs all duties assigned within the packaging department including the packing of cases or caddies, palletizing of cases, gathering, mixing, and feeding of product to the packaging equipment, inspection of product, and assembly of cartons or cases.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills that will make you successful

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one (1) to three (3) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational equivalency acceptable.

Experiences that will support your success

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).  Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

$30.71 per hour plus a $1.00 per hour shift differential.