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Food City

Convenience Store Clerk

Pikeville, KY · On-site

$14 - $19.25/hr

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Assist with stocking and ordering of store products (candy, cigarettes, chips, motor oil, drink * Assist with stocking of store (candy, cigarettes, chips, snacks, motor ...

Food City

Cashier

Whitesburg, KY · On-site

$10.75 - $14.75/hr

Know and understand the ValuCard program and be able to explain the program. * Assist with light stocking duties (candy, cigarettes) * Sweep front end. * Replace misplaced items to the proper ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for candy in Kentucky is $11.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.00 and $12.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a candy maker?

Candy makers are professionals who create a variety of sweet confections, such as chocolates, gummies, caramels, and hard candies. They use specialized techniques and recipes to mix, cook, shape, and package candies, often working in factories, small shops, or artisanal settings. Candy makers must pay close attention to temperature, timing, and ingredient quality to ensure the final product is delicious and consistent. Their role can also include inventing new flavors and designs, as well as ensuring food safety standards are met.

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Candy makers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, meeting strict food safety standards, and managing the precise timing and temperatures required in confectionery production. Working in a fast-paced environment, they must coordinate closely with quality assurance teams and production staff to ensure each batch meets company specifications. Additionally, adapting to new recipes or equipment can require ongoing learning and flexibility.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a candy maker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Candy Maker, you need knowledge of food science, confectionery techniques, and food safety regulations, often supported by experience or formal culinary training. Familiarity with specialized kitchen equipment, temperature controls, and tools for measuring ingredients is essential. Attention to detail, creativity, and manual dexterity are crucial soft skills that set exceptional candy makers apart. These skills ensure the creation of high-quality, safe, and innovative confections that meet consumer expectations.

What is the difference between Candy vs Pastry Chef?

AspectCandyPastry Chef
Required CredentialsFood safety certification, confectionery skillsFood safety certification, baking and pastry skills
Work EnvironmentConfectionery shops, manufacturing facilitiesBakery, restaurant, hotel kitchens
Industry UsageConfectionery and candy manufacturingBakery, hospitality, culinary arts

While both Candy makers and Pastry Chefs work with sweet treats, Candy specialists focus on confectionery products like chocolates and candies, often in manufacturing settings. Pastry Chefs create a variety of baked goods, including pastries, cakes, and desserts, typically in culinary environments. The roles overlap in skills and certifications but differ in their specific products and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Candy job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $23,584 per year, or $11.3 per hour.

Production Operator 12-Hour Night Shift

Perfetti Van Melle

Erlanger, KY • On-site

$1.50/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Perfetti Van Melle rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

126th of 442 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

OVERVIEW
Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We're currently seeking passionate and enthusiastic Production Operators to join our growing team.
Starting Pay:$ 21.50 (includes $1.50 shift differential)
Hours: 6:00pm-6:30am
12 Hour Continental - Rotating schedule for entire year - Work Half the Year!
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Week 1 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
Week 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a key member of our manufacturing team, the Production Operator performs all functions associated with the start-up, shutdown, lockout, sanitation, and operation of the packaging process equipment. Troubleshoots equipment and makes necessary adjustments to ensure the efficient flow of product. Ensures product quality within controlled parameters to minimize waste.
  • Efficiently and safely operate and monitor all packaging equipment to maintain product flow from discharge of the extruder to palletize.
  • Responsible for package integrity and quality checks, including metal, seals, code date, and product weight and case counts/weights.
  • Monitor and maintain correct product/case weights.
  • Handle scrap and waste from machine, as necessary.
  • Troubleshoot equipment to ensure continuous operation.
  • Perform data entry into the computer.
  • Work in a safe and responsible manner, exercising caution to avoid accidents, prevent injury to people or damage to the equipment.
  • Maintain a clean, orderly work area. Ensure area is clean and organized as part of the shift hand-off and weekly shutdown/sanitation process. Operate floor scrubber and other cleaning devices as required.
  • Adhere to all safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and promote safe work practices.
  • Responsible for notifying maintenance or supervisor when line or piece of line is down and needs attention.
  • Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
  • Previous manufacturing/warehouse/distribution experience is required.
  • 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to work overtime hours, above your normal schedule, to meet customer's demands.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem analysis skills.
  • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Uniform, Hairnet, Beard net, and Mask when required.
  • Occasional exposed to dusty conditions due to the handling of bulk products. The employee must be able to wear and use breathing protection devices as required while working in these conditions.
  • Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
  • Ability to occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
  • Ability to talk, hear, and smell.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push/pull 350-pound carts with wheels.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
  • Employee must be flexible in learning and working in other job functions to ensure a competent, trained workforce.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:
  • PTO package including vacation, wellness, and pay it forward time off
  • 13 paid holidays
  • 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country
  • Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance
  • Annual well-being subsidy
  • 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options
  • Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement
  • Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)
  • Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 AND 2025 NKY Magazine Best Workplace in Northern Kentucky
Join the Sweet Life by applying today!
Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/non-discrimination employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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