Cannabis Lead Infused Candy Maker Confectioner Jobs

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Do you have a passion for candy making and product formulation? Come work for a growing company in the emerging industry of recreational cannabis product production. The company is a fully integrated cannabis, extraction, production and formulation facility. Become an integral part of this hyper-local and growing community in an environment where your reasoned input, hard work, creativity, and initiative is highly respected and valued.

Job Description: The Head Candy Maker is responsible for all aspects of Candy operations, including the selection of equipment, creation of candy recipes, setting and maintaining standards for product development, and adherence to health department regulations.

Prepare gummy ingredients by following, modifying, or formulating recipes to produce products of specified flavor, texture, and color. Develop, implement, and maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and ensure that ingredients, products, and packaging materials are handled safely and that food products are processed in a suitable environment. Develop, prepare, and maintain a Food Safety Plan, a Food Recall Plan implementing lot codes, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for tracing lot codes to sales locations. Set up, operate, maintain, and clean candy-making equipment. Provide input and data needed for product labeling as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Federal Food and Drug Administration.

Other job duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities and determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, or verify information or data.
• Cook ingredients at specified temperatures on open-fire or in batch or in continuous cookers.
• Spread candy onto cooling heating slabs.
• Examine, feel, and taste products to evaluate color, texture, and flavor.
• Add ingredients or modify formulations and cooking operations and procedures as needed.
• Gather and evaluate relevant information and apply individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Use computers and computer systems (Gsuite, GDrive, GDocs, METRC etc.) to record and enter data and process information. Conduct internet-based research and prepare reports and proposals as needed.
• Develop, design, or create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Estimate sizes, distances, weights, and quantities and determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintain them over time and direct food batchmaker helpers as needed.

Job Specifications

• Experience formulating and producing gummy candies
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory role at a bakery, candy making operation, or other similar food batch-making position requiring precision, attention to detail, and accountability for GMP.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as well as understand, implement, and apply both metric and standard measurements and conversions.
• Hold a current Food Safety Manager Certification with a scaled test score of 92 or above.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to distinguish between sweet, sour, and bitter, to stand for extended periods, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• Proven track record of creating, developing and executing recipes and operational processes and procedures.
• Ability to use a variety of candy-making equipment and small hand tools and utensils.
• Ability to effectively give and receive feedback and supervision required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work independently and respond to changing priorities proficiently.
• Demonstrated high level of organizational, interpersonal, and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively, collaboratively, and maintain a high level of professionalism with applicants, associates, contractors, vendors and guests.
• Ability to work with little or no direct supervision.
• Ability to work independently, establish work priorities on a daily basis and respond to changing priorities proficiently and adapt to short, demanding timelines, quality pressures and business needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour

Experience:

• Gummy production: 1 year (Preferred)

Benefits:

• None

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Remotely:

• No

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