SEASONAL - Shipping - Utility Operator Details

SEASONAL - Shipping - Utility Operator

Russell Stover Chocolates LLC - Iola, KS

Employment Type : Full-Time

We are currently seeking an Utility Operator for our Shipping Department on a modified 1st shift schedule.
This is a SEASONAL position expected to go for approximately 3 months, but could also turn into a full-time position depending on the individual.
Typical hours for this position are Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm
Overtime will be required during peak seasons.

Company Description

Founded in 1923, Russell Stover Candies is the largest producer of fine boxed chocolates in the United States. It began in Denver, Colorado as a candy business in the home of Russell and Clara Stover. The original candy, marketed as "Mrs. Stover's Bungalow Candies", changed 20 years later to Russell Stover Candies. The three principles of quality, service and value allow Russell Stover to remain "Only the Finest".

Russell Stover Candles has sales in all 50 states and Canada. We operate 35 company-owned retail shops throughout the United States and at over 70,000 drug stores, card and gift shops, grocery stores, department stores and retails stores. In September 2014, Russell Stover Candies was acquired by Lindt and Spr"ungli, a Swiss based international conglomerate sold in more than 80 countries with production sites in Europe and the US, distributing on four continents.

Job Description

Transport materials to the work areas and move finished product to storage areas using forklift. Return unused materials. Responsible for placing pallet tops, banding and shrink wrapping skids of material. Moving trash bales and loading trash trailer. Use scanning equipment for inventory movement and placement in proper locations. Ensure proper counts entered into system. Maintain printer by shrink wrapper for ribbon, labels and cleaning. Assist in loading and unloading trucks as needed. May be assigned other jobs by plant management as required.

TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUIREMENTS.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be able to operate and maintain a forklift.
• Must be good with mathematical figures and be able to perform quality control checks as required.
• The ability to work overtime is required.
• To retain this position, you must be able to pass forklift certification training.

Employment by Russell Stover Candies is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Russell Stover is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED employer. Principals only please.