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$18/hr- Work in a Candy Factory - Candy Production Assistant - Purple Mountain Brands

Purple Mountain Brands

Loveland, CO

$18/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Purple Mountain Brands in Loveland, CO is a candy production facility specializing in salt water taffy, gourmet caramels, toffee, and chocolates.  We make and sell our delicious candy to our various retail candy stores in Colorado.  Come join our fast growing company. We are now accepting applications for Full & Part Time Positions. 

Starting Pay Rate:  $18.00/hr.

Job Description

- Assist with cooking, processing, and packing several different candy products including taffy, caramels, toffee, popcorn and chocolates.

-Receive, re-stock, rotate, and prepare raw materials for candy production operations.

-Regular dishwashing, equipment maintenance and cleaning.

- Assist production team with various tasks to be able to meet daily, weekly, and monthly candy packaging goals.

- Assist with maintaining, updating, and tracking inventory for various finished goods and materials.

- Regularly clean the facility during and after daily work has been completed and prepare for the next day.

- Follow all food and equipment safety procedures according to company standards. 

- Have fun and keep a great attitude because our job is making candy!

Qualifications

Requirements:

- Excellent work-ethic and ability to follow instructions

- Must be at least 18 years of age

- Demonstrate strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task

- Be professional in appearance and attitude, work well in a team atmosphere, and treat others with respect

- Be able to stand for extended periods of time. Able to move frequently, reach, balance, and walk

- Able to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

- Ability to work assigned scheduled Monday-Friday shifts which may include some holidays

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer
Purple Mountain Brands complies fully with all local, state and federal employment laws and shall provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, the presence of any mental or physical disability, status with regard to public assistant or manage, or any other category protected by local, state and federal law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EOE guidelines.

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