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Skills for Chicago

Is 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 Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed.

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

• Work at different workstations as production needs require
• Assist in production as needed
• Inspect materials, products, and containers at each step of packaging process
• Responsible for proper packaging of all finished goods, verifying and executing pallet patterns where applicable

• 1+ year of food manufacturing experience preferred
• Must live within a 30-minute commute of the Ferrara warehouse in Itasca
• Must be able to walk, stand, and continuously lift up to 70 pounds in a loud environment
• Ability to write and read in English
• Promotes teamwork, possesses a good attitude, and exhibits flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed

Itasca

Dental;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Personal;Retirement/401K;Short Term Disability;Sick;Vacation;Vision;Other Benefits -

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