General Labor-Ferrara Candy-Itasca

Skills for Chicagoland's FutureIs a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area.To be eligible for Skills for Chicagoland's Future's services, candidates must reside in Chicagoland (Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, DuPage, or Will County in Illinois), and be either unemployed or underemployed, defined as working fewer than 32 hours per week or outside their field.Ferrara Candy-ItascaWho doesn't love candy? Ferrara is a family-owned company with a fun culture and a commitment to giving back to the community. During the pandemic, they donated 20 tons of sweet treats to healthcare workers and first responders. Our partners value tradition while empowering their team members to be creative, share ideas, and delight customers. Currently unemployed or underemployed? Apply to join their team through Skills today.Job HighlightsWorks at different workstations as production needs requireAssists in production as neededInspects materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging processResponsible for proper packaging of all finished goods, verifying and executing pallet patterns where applicableLocationItascaBenefitsDental;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Personal;Retirement/401K;Short Term Disability;Sick;Vacation;Vision;Other Benefits -Pay Rate$18.17 per hourCandidate ProfileMust be able to walk, stand, and continuously lift up to 70 pounds in a loud environmentAbility to write and read in EnglishPromotes teamwork, possesses a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as neededOne year of food manufacturing experience preferredSchedule1st Shift;2nd Shift;3rd Shift;WeekendsEducation ProfileNo High School Diploma/No GED

Created: 2025-01-23