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Seasonal Candy Making Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Production Lead - Pack and Wrap

Iola, KS · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy! A day in the life... As the ... You will be responsible for ensuring each piece of candy that comes out of our facility is "Only ...

Production Lead - Moguls

Iola, KS · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

Join our team and let?s continue making chocolate lovers happy!A day in the life...As the ... You will be responsible for ensuring each piece of candy that comes out of our facility is "Only ...

Production Lead - Moguls

Iola, KS · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy! A day in the life... As the ... You will be responsible for ensuring each piece of candy that comes out of our facility is "Only ...

Production Lead - 2nd Shift

Abilene, KS · On-site

$16.75 - $23/hr

Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy! A day in the life... As the ... You will be responsible for ensuring each piece of candy that comes out of our facility is "Only ...

Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy! A day in the life... As the ... You will be responsible for ensuring each piece of candy that comes out of our facility is "Only ...

Production Lead - Molding

Iola, KS · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy! A day in the life... As the ... You will be responsible for ensuring each piece of candy that comes out of our facility is "Only ...

Retail Assistant Store Manager

Bluffton, SC · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy! A day in the life... The Assistant ... locally in our candy kitchen * Displaying an excellent customer service driven attitude.

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Seasonal Candy Making information

What is seasonal candy making?

Seasonal candy making involves producing sweets and confections that are themed or tailored for specific holidays and seasons, such as Halloween, Christmas, Easter, or Valentine's Day. These roles often require workers to prepare, decorate, and package candies in large quantities to meet holiday demand. Seasonal candy makers may work in factories, small shops, or commercial kitchens, and the job may include tasks like operating machinery, following recipes, and maintaining food safety standards. It's typically a temporary position that offers busy, hands-on work during peak candy-selling periods.

What is the difference between Seasonal Candy Making vs Confectionery Worker?

AspectSeasonal Candy MakingConfectionery Worker
CredentialsMay require food safety certificationsOften requires food handling certifications
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in kitchens or production facilities during holidaysIn factories or retail settings year-round
Industry UsageSpecific to seasonal holiday periodsOngoing in candy manufacturing
Job FocusCreating candies for specific seasons or holidaysMass production and packaging of candies

Seasonal Candy Making involves creating candies during specific holiday seasons, focusing on festive designs and flavors. Confectionery Workers typically work year-round in candy factories, handling large-scale production. While both roles require food safety knowledge, Seasonal Candy Making is more seasonal and craft-oriented, whereas Confectionery Workers focus on continuous manufacturing processes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a seasonal candy maker?

To thrive as a Seasonal Candy Maker, you need basic culinary skills, attention to detail, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with kitchen equipment, food safety protocols, and possibly certifications in food handling are typically required. Manual dexterity, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under time constraints help individuals stand out in this role. These skills ensure consistent product quality, maintain safety standards, and enable smooth operations during high-demand periods.

What are some common challenges faced during the busy season in a seasonal candy making position?

During peak seasons such as holidays, candy makers often experience high production volumes and tight deadlines. This can mean working longer shifts and handling repetitive tasks to meet customer demand. Teamwork and clear communication are essential, as you'll often collaborate with other staff to ensure quality and efficiency. Adapting quickly to changing orders and maintaining strict food safety standards can also be challenging but rewarding for those who enjoy a fast-paced environment.
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Seasonal Toffee Line - Full Time

Enstrom Candies Inc

Grand Junction, CO • On-site

$15.16/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Description

Join the Enstrom Candies Team

It's that time again, and we're looking for energetic, dependable team members to help us during our busy season! At Enstrom Candies, we've been crafting world-class confections since 1960, and we're proud of the quality and craftsmanship that goes into every product we make. If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply and come be a part of a sweet tradition at Enstrom Candies!


ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A Toffee Line employee at Enstrom Candies is responsible for taking the Almond Toffee from its production stage to its finished product stage. The position involves packing the toffee into the jars, weighing, lidding, sealing, labeling and palletizing the finished jars. Auxiliary responsibilities include jar weight verification, and maintaining area cleanliness.


Other duties to support the full range of activities of the company may include processing shipping labels, light maintenance duties, assisting other departments, preparation of other candy products, and other duties as assigned.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

1. Toffee Line Process includes ensuring quality of toffee as it progresses down the line, with pre-established guidelines

2. Lidding toffee jars ensuring quality of packing

3. Sealing of product to include trouble- shooting sealer machine

4. Responsible for palletizing toffee as directed

5. Label making on computerized label system

6. Moving wrapped pallets to freezer using pallet jack

7. Light janitorial duties as assigned

8. Assist in shipping room preparing packages for mail

9. Shared responsibility and participation in GMPs

10. Shared responsibility of maintaining HACCP compliance

11. Assist other departments as needed



Requirements

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Minimum behavioral requirements: must work well within a team environment; must maintain a positive attitude on the job, must arrive at work station as scheduled, stay at work station as assigned and attend work as scheduled.

2. Minimum Physical requirements: stand for the majority of the day, use repeated wrist motions without distress, high level of manual dexterity required; lift and carry up to 35 lbs; bend, stoop, climb ladders and kneel; push approximately 500 lbs on carts; follow directions and safety procedures;

3. Tools, Equipment and Machinery used: scales, laser, box cutter, pallet jack, and lidding machine.

4. Risk of Assault or Injury: Moderate; must follow safety procedures