Job Details
Job Location
Lexington, NC
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$19.00 – $19.00 Hourly
Job Category
Manufacturing
Description
Piedmont Candy Company has been making handcrafted Red Bird peppermints since 1890. We are currently offering an opportunity for acareerthat includes competitive wages and a full benefits package.
Team-oriented environment, the opportunity for advancement, ability to learn new skills, and work in multiple areas.
First Shift in a climate-controlled environment. Benefits include:
- Paid vacation, holidays & full benefits after 90 days
- Annual wagereview& Employee referral bonus
- 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Perfect Attendance Bonus
Hours:5:50am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate leadership in developing and implementing quality system initiatives.
- Ensure safe, quality-focused and efficient production processes are in place and documented appropriately.
- Collect and maintain all required controlled documents, reports, etc.
- Take a proactive approach in identifying areas of safety and quality that exhibit an opportunity for improvement and develop these areas further to ensure we are at or above industry standards.
- Maintain a current understanding of GMP regulations and apply and interpret regulations in the development of PCC food safety programs.
- Participate heavily in all facility audits (third-party, internal, and customer)
- Communicate effectively with employees at various levels within the organization.
- Participate in team meetings and communications as appropriate.
- Use of complex problem-solving to identify issues, review related information, and develop, evaluate, and implement solutions.
Requirements
- High school degree or GED required. Certificate from college or tech skill preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Previous experience developing food safety programs and policies.
- Prior experience participating in third-party audits.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with others and create a collaborative work environment.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience in leading and meeting production goals is preferred.
- Good technical and problem-solving skills.
- Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Piedmont Candy Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer