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Candy Packaging General Labor DAY SHIFT

Elmerchocolate

Ponchatoula, LA, USFull-time$27k – $31kPosted Sep 22, 2026

Job description

$13 - $15/hour ($13/base + $2/hr. Perfect Attendance Premium)

SET SCHEDULE: 5am to 3pm

Chilly Air Conditioning

Weekly Pay

Opportunities for Advancement

Elmer Chocolate is the oldest family-owned chocolate company in America. Our factory in Ponchatoula is the 2nd-largest manufacturer of Valentine boxed chocolate in North America.

Our automated robotic machinery makes the chocolate, and then associates place the trays & lids on an assembly line and box the displays for store shelves. Chat with fellow Associates as you smell delicious caramel and sweet sugar!

• Cigna medical plans for the entire family

• Paid vacation

• 401k plan

• Monthly employee appreciation events

• Free chocolate

WORK SCHEDULE

The typical schedule for this position is Monday to Thursday from 5am to 3pm and alternating Fridays for approximately 4 hours of cleaning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years old & pass drug screen(s)

• Reliable transportation

• Dependable attendance

• Ability to follow instructions

• Ability to work overtime and weekends if needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand & walk for 10 hours

• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, use force, carry, push/pull, and lift <50 lbs. occasionally

• Ability to apply manual dexterity and specified visual acuity

  • Elmer Chocolate is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a disabled veteran or other veteran or military status, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or other protected by class status. *

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