Line Support (Overnight)

Palmer Candy is looking for Line Support Team Members in our Repack department for 2nd shift at our Hwy 75 location.

The starting pay for this position is $19.75 per hour,

2nd Shift – Monday – Thursday 6:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Friday- 4:30 pm- 2:00 am

Both shifts will have work scheduled frequently on Friday and Saturday as needed.

Who are We?

The Palmer family has been making candy together since 1878; that is a lot of family time! We have continued to grow together, sharing in one another's triumphs, learning from our mistakes, and enjoying more than a few good laughs. We are proud of our unique history that is highlighted by five generations of family ownership and management. The Palmer Candy Company operates today as not only one of the country's oldest candy companies, but as the very oldest company of its size to be under continuous family ownership in the United States!

Why work for us?

Palmer Candy has developed a culture where we treat our Team Members like family. Palmer Candy offers a full range of benefits to our Team Members. Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k)
• PTO and Paid Sick Days

Repack department essential job duties: being a member of the Repack Team requires an individual to succeed in a fast-paced environment where being part of the team is important. This Team Member will work within established guidelines and standards to produce the highest quality product in a safe and clean environment.

• Learn to operate machines safely and efficiently.
• Package products.
• Prepare supplies, products and set up appropriate equipment.
• Inspect products for quality.
• Make cases for product whenever possible.
• Correctly record lot numbers, date codes and other product information.
• Keep a count on finished products.
• Check scales to ensure correct weights.
• Routinely check metal detectors are in working order.
• Troubleshoot machine problems as they arise.
• Maintain a clean working environment.
• Perform proper allergen and product washes.
• Perform regular quality checks to ensure product meets specifications.
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations.
• Maintain appropriate inventory counts of products.
• Pull full loads to the warehouse with hand jack or power jack.
• Assist and work alongside others on the line.
• Train other employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management.

Knowledge/Skill/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively across all functions within the plant and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and as required.
• Ability to maintain acceptable standards of conduct.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Standing for long periods of time, 8-11 hours per day.
• Repetitive motion and fast paced movement.
• Ability to handle, control and/or feel objects/product.
• Continual use of hands to handle, control or feel objects.

The Manufacturing Repack Line Support physical demands include: Frequent lift of 30 lbs. from 30” to 32”; Frequent lift up to 19 lbs. from 30” to 49”; Frequent carry up to 30 lbs. for 5 ft.; Frequent grip up to 35 lbs.; Constant Forward Reach; Frequent Neck Flexion; Frequent Neck Rotation; Frequent Bend; Constant Hand Coordination; Constant Balance; Frequent Horizontal Push up to 10 lbs.; Constant Stand; Frequent Walk. PDC Level: Heavy based on frequency.