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Machine Operator

Orlando, FL · On-site

$15.75 - $19/hr

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How much do candy manufacturing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for candy manufacturing in Florida is $18.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.10 and $21.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in candy manufacturing, and why are they important?

Succeeding in Candy Manufacturing requires knowledge of food safety standards, production processes, and attention to detail, often supplemented by a background in food science or related experience. Familiarity with industrial kitchen equipment, automated production lines, and certification in food handling (such as ServSafe) are valuable assets. Strong teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help professionals excel in fast-paced factory or kitchen environments. These competencies are vital to maintaining high product quality, ensuring workplace safety, and meeting production goals in a dynamic industry.

What is a candy manufacturing job?

A Candy Manufacturing job involves producing, packaging, and ensuring the quality of candy products. Workers may operate machines, mix ingredients, inspect products, and follow safety and hygiene regulations. Some positions focus on research and development, while others involve assembly line production. The role requires attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and knowledge of food safety standards.

What are the typical daily responsibilities in a candy manufacturing role?

In Candy Manufacturing, your daily tasks usually include operating machinery, monitoring production for quality control, mixing ingredients according to recipes, and ensuring all products adhere to safety and hygiene standards. You may also help package finished products, conduct equipment maintenance, and document production data. Collaboration with other team members and supervisors is important to keep production running smoothly and to quickly resolve any issues that arise. The role is hands-on, and a detail-oriented approach helps ensure that candies meet both company and regulatory standards.

Infographic showing various Candy Manufacturing job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,777 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Distribution Center Forklift Operator

Spice World Inc

Orlando, FL • On-site

$17/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

SPICE WORLD, LLC

Distribution Center Forklift Operator - 2nd shift


For more than 77 years, Spice World has been passionate about bringing everyone a world full of flavor, year-round.

As a Forklift Operator for the Distribution Center, you will be responsible for organizing and transporting freight on the dock, including loading and unloading trailers without damaging products or from the production lines or appropriate locations in the warehouse.

  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Effectively document all necessary information on freight paperwork.
  • All employees must comply with all good manufacturing practices. Such as (wearing hairnets, beard nets, no jewelry, no food in warehouse, no gum or candy, etc.)
  • Employees are expected to keep clean all areas and clean up spills immediately keeping the area free from debris and spills.
  • Must be able to prepare, print labels, pick up orders, load and unload trucks as needed.
  • Pick customer orders with various products while assuring the products are correct.
  • Label, transport, and stock finished product to the appropriate location in the warehouse.
  • Load and unload inbound and/or outbound trucks as needed.
  • Responsible for all documentation including damaged freight, changes in locations.
  • Will be responsible for proper stacking of freight to reduce damages.
  • Assist on monthly inventory count.
  • Perform inventory count based on BOL's when loading and unloading freight in addition to loading and unloading shipments and returns.
  • Maintain cleanliness around dock area, warehouse aisle and hallways.
  • Understand and implement safe, efficient freight handling and required lifting procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

Availability to work five days eight hours shifts from Monday to Friday and overtime hours as needed. Availability to work on Saturdays and Sundays as per the department schedule. Preferably, Forklift license. This is a second shift position.

Education and Experience:

  • Utilize knowledge and requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Knowledge of operation of forklift, safe, efficient freight handling and required lifting procedures.
  • Knowledge of Parity software.
  • Willingness to work overtime and/or Saturdays.

Abilities and Skills:

  • Strong commitment to company goals and values.
  • Friendly and positive attitude.
  • Good communicator and listener.

Benefits:

  • Insurance coverage (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • 401(k) with employer match (100% of first 3% and 50% of 4-5%)
  • Paid holidays (10 days) and generous paid time-off.
  • Paid Long-term Disability
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Supplemental Insurance such as: Additional Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, among others.

Location: 901 Mid Florida Drive, Orlando, FL 32824

Spice World, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.