Position Summary:
The Packer & Pallet Stacker position is responsible for preparing items for packaging including ensuring candy is correctly packaged, bagged, cartons and boxes are filled, labeled, taped, and ensuring packaged boxes are stacked according to company requirements and ready for transport to the warehouse. This position may be assigned to one designated area or a general area to ensure packing responsibilities are fulfilled for operational efficiency.

Principle Duties / Responsibilities:
* Perform necessary pre-operation activities to ensure all removeable parts are assembled properly for equipment startup.
* Ensure through frequent checks the candy boxes or cartons dispensed by the machines are correctly wrapped, taped, and coded.
* Replace tape and/or glue throughout the day on the machine to maintain production.
* Be mindful of the belts carrying the candy away to ensure that you stop your machine when the belts stop to avoid candy cartons backing up.
* Ensure the box is clear from the dater before sending another through the taper.
* Assist the room lead with changing the date and lot code on the taper and replenishing the ink.
* Ensure cleanliness of your machine throughout the day to reduce downtime of the machine.
* Clean machines and workstation properly at the end of each shift.
* Adhere to company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF and safe food procedures.
* Write production records legibly, accurately, and completely without additional notes or scribbles.
* All production record corrections must have one-line mark through with no blackout correction and initial corrections.
* Communicate with other employees and management respectfully to complete work tasks.
* Follow proper safety procedures for operating, troubleshooting, and cleaning the machines without any shortcuts.
* Must ensure personal cleanliness of hands and body prior to handling raw ingredients and food products.
* Ability to work additional hours if needed.
* Other tasks or duties as assigned by management.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.