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Ferrara Candy Company

Controls Engineer

Fairfield, CA

$95K - $105K/yr

... candy production. You'll design, maintain, and optimize control systems that keep our equipment ... Read and understand electrical schematics, ladder logic programs, process flow diagram and process ...

Ferrara

Maintenance Mechanic-3rd Shift

Itasca, IL · On-site

$38/hr

... process systems of packaging equipment to improve efficiency, quality, or operation. * Performs ... Perform other duties as assigned to support Ferrara Candy Company business objectives. Experiences ...

Ferrara

Maintenance Mechanic-2nd Shift

Itasca, IL · On-site

$38/hr

... process systems of packaging equipment to improve efficiency, quality, or operation. * Performs ... Perform other duties as assigned to support Ferrara Candy Company business objectives. Experiences ...

Ferrara

Controls Engineer

Fairfield, CA · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

... candy production. You'll design, maintain, and optimize control systems that keep our equipment ... Read and understand electrical schematics, ladder logic programs, process flow diagram and process ...

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Do workers at Ferrara Candy get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2025.

Does Ferrara Candy pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
43% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Is the health insurance from Ferrara Candy affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and January 2026.

Do workers at Ferrara Candy worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
88% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do Ferrara Candy workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
63% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Ferrara Candy?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
85% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do Ferrara Candy managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
100% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do jobs at Ferrara Candy spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Ferrara Candy?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
85% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Is working at Ferrara Candy good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
100% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do people at Ferrara Candy feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at Ferrara Candy get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
92% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Ferrara Candy?

Some people feel stressed out here.
64% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at Ferrara Candy enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
70% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do people at Ferrara Candy recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Ferrara Candy?

Most people got enough training when they started.
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Ferrara Candy?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do people think Ferrara Candy’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
64% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Ferrara Candy is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and January 2026.
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Maintenance Mechanic-3rd Shift

Ferrara Candy Company

Itasca, IL

$38/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Ferrara Candy rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

110th of 435 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Work Location: Itasca

This is a 3rd Shift position, 10:30pm-7:00am.

Position requires the ability to work overtime.  As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Want to make an impact?

The Maintenance Mechanic conducts repairs to the physical plant and plant equipment, conducts preventative maintenance and project work and ensures continuous operation of mechanical and electrical systems on mobile and fixed manufacturing equipment. 

Ways you will make a difference
  • Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces malfunctioning parts or 
    equipment (motors, switches, sensors, input /output boards, controllers servos, gears, sprockets 
    chains, knives, ect. using test equipment and meters such as VOM, megger, amp probe and PC.
  • Cleans, lubricates and adjusts guides, flap tuckers, sealing jaws, sensors, servos, and timing for 
    process systems of packaging equipment to improve efficiency, quality, or operation.
  • Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule.
  • Installs change parts (pockets, flap tuckers, film folding shoulders ect.) on our production 
    machinery to allow us to run a different size, shape or product. 
  • Read blueprints, diagrams, programs /ladder logic and machinery manuals to diagnose problems, 
    identify parts, and learn proper equipment operation.
  • Installs new equipment. 
  • Actively seeks to find problems in assignment area and correct before the problem becomes 
    critical with high supervision.
  • Communicates conditions of equipment by: completing appropriate maintenance records, 
    transferring knowledge of conditions to incoming mechanics at shift change, and informing his 
    supervisor of significant problems. 
  • Displays cooperation by working closely with Production personnel.
  • Improves work related skills by actively pursuing outside schooling or plant provided programs.
  • Ability to work overtime and weekends. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 
Skills that will make you successful
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 
    50 pounds.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to understand detailed 
    written and/or oral instructions. 
  • Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance 
    instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Promote teamwork; possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to 
    perform tasks as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support Ferrara Candy Company business objectives.
Experiences that will support your success
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities, as well as a working knowledge 
    of machinery repair practices, shop practices, use of hand and power tools and electrical 
    testing instruments.
  • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Completed Maintenance Certification.
  • Ability to problem solve by adjusting variables in standardized situations.
What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).  Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

$38.00 per hour plus a .58 cent per hour shift differential.

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