Sample and Shipping Coordinator

Job Purpose

CandyCo LLC, a Lindon, UT manufacturer of chocolates, caramels, and confections, is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Sample and Shipping Coordinator with an eye for accuracy and presentation to help prepare product samples and sample shipments.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage daily shipments by following a shipment request form to fulfill requested samples.
• Select the most ideal samples and pack for most impressive presentation.
• Pack shipments appropriately for safe transport.
• Ensure packaged shipments are assembled on time for freight companies to pick up.
• Prepare required documents for national and international shipments
• Properly label, store, and organize product samples to preserve freshness and quality.
• Maintain inventory of items needed to complete sample requests.
• Maintain an orderly work environment.
• Help design thank you or congratulations care packages.
• Assist the R&D team in creation of product samples (scale ingredients, help make confections).
• Assist with other projects, on the bench, plant floor, or in office as needed.

Qualifications

• Passion for presentation (making products look good).
• Reliable and accurate execution of tasks.
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to manage a busy list of priorities while proactively asking clarifying questions.
• Ability to follow directions & recipes.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills including data and spreadsheet management and weight and measurement conversions.
• Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Food preparation experience preferred
• Be able to consume wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and milk
• Professional proficiency in English is required, and Spanish language skills are desirable.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work any/all shifts as assigned or required
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including Holidays and/or weekends as required

Physical Requirements

• Preshift stretch and exercises to be performed
• Hair restraint, beard net (if needed), and Safety gloves where warranted
• Ability to work in food allergen areas (nuts, dairy, egg, etc.).
• Ability to stand for multiple hours at a time and move for most of the day.
• Required to lift 30lbs.
• Position requires the ability to: stand, sit at a desk, walking around the facility, lifting and carrying up t0 50-LBS assisted, reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting

Direct Reports

• None

CandyCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.