Bazooka
Candy Operator Packer
Bazooka, Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States, 18512
Overview
The Bazooka Companies, LLC, is seeking
Part
Time Candy Operator Packers for our Scranton, PA production facility which produces the iconic Ring Pop® candy.
Up to (24) hours per week. $15.00 per hour
With iconic brands including Ring Pop®, Push Pop®, Bazooka® Bubblegum, & Juicy Drop®, BCB is one of the leading manufacturers & innovators of non-chocolate confections in the US.
Responsibilities The Candy Operator Packer performs various operating, feeding, filling, forming and closing operations necessary for the continuous packaging of candy products as assigned.
We are currently looking to fill positions on all shifts. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Operates production machine, supplying candy and material as necessary; continuously observes operation for proper wrapping
Cleans jams from machine; cleans parts such as wheels, guides, heat plates, etc.
Assures proper feeding of material by aligning or otherwise manipulating; maintains the wrapping feed during the process
Performs minor machine lubrication
Form boxes or cartons to catch output directly from wrapping machine; catches product and closes refilled boxes as required
Manually feeds product though wrapping machine as required
Performs continuous inspection of wrapped product; discards substandard product and sorts reusable items during machine downtime
Forms boxes and load with specified number of wrapped packages, adds specified inserts, closes box and asides as required
Makes up shipping cartons and load filled boxes into cartons; stamps cartons and seals with tape or staples, using automatic or manual equipment as required
Responsible for proper inspection so as to guarantee the packing of an acceptable quality finished product
Must wear gloves furnished when handling or deeding unwrapped hard candy items
Assists in emergency shutdown of equipment only under emergency conditions
Performs other job related duties as assigned
Qualifications Qualifications:
Must possess the ability to read, write and comprehend oral instructions
Previous production experience in a factory setting
Experience in food production strongly preferred
The policy of The Bazooka Companies, LLC. is to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health choices gender, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, gender stereotyping, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veterans status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
The Bazooka Companies, LLC, is seeking
Part
Time Candy Operator Packers for our Scranton, PA production facility which produces the iconic Ring Pop® candy.
Up to (24) hours per week. $15.00 per hour
With iconic brands including Ring Pop®, Push Pop®, Bazooka® Bubblegum, & Juicy Drop®, BCB is one of the leading manufacturers & innovators of non-chocolate confections in the US.
Responsibilities The Candy Operator Packer performs various operating, feeding, filling, forming and closing operations necessary for the continuous packaging of candy products as assigned.
We are currently looking to fill positions on all shifts. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Operates production machine, supplying candy and material as necessary; continuously observes operation for proper wrapping
Cleans jams from machine; cleans parts such as wheels, guides, heat plates, etc.
Assures proper feeding of material by aligning or otherwise manipulating; maintains the wrapping feed during the process
Performs minor machine lubrication
Form boxes or cartons to catch output directly from wrapping machine; catches product and closes refilled boxes as required
Manually feeds product though wrapping machine as required
Performs continuous inspection of wrapped product; discards substandard product and sorts reusable items during machine downtime
Forms boxes and load with specified number of wrapped packages, adds specified inserts, closes box and asides as required
Makes up shipping cartons and load filled boxes into cartons; stamps cartons and seals with tape or staples, using automatic or manual equipment as required
Responsible for proper inspection so as to guarantee the packing of an acceptable quality finished product
Must wear gloves furnished when handling or deeding unwrapped hard candy items
Assists in emergency shutdown of equipment only under emergency conditions
Performs other job related duties as assigned
Qualifications Qualifications:
Must possess the ability to read, write and comprehend oral instructions
Previous production experience in a factory setting
Experience in food production strongly preferred
The policy of The Bazooka Companies, LLC. is to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health choices gender, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, gender stereotyping, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veterans status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.