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Highway 9 - [Crew Member / Food Service] As a Team Member at Popeyes you will: Greet Guests with a smile while receiving orders and processing payments; Prepare and package food and drink products; Help maintain the cleanliness and health and safety standards of the restaurant; Ensure food is fresh

Job Description Company Overview Astor Chocolate is a 4th generation privately held, family-owned company and has been a leading purveyor of chocolate for over 90 years with our core strengths being innovation, creativity, and dedication to creating premium products. The company services multiple industries ranging from Hospitality, Travel Retail, Food Service, ASI, and Gourmet specialty retailers. Astor, with our energetic team atmosphere, believes the success of our growth is our strong commitment to developing our employees' potential. We are committed to building the company with talented and motivated individuals who will uphold our mission of being a market leader by innovating and servicing our customers with extreme dedication. Location: Lakewood, NJ - Onsite Schedule: Monday–Thursday (8–10 hours/day); Friday (3–6 hours, typically R&D-focused) Position Overview Astor Chocolate Corp. is seeking a Kitchen Molding Manager to lead daily operations within our chocolate kitchen. This role is responsible for overseeing personnel, equipment, and production scheduling for molding and enrobing lines. The ideal candidate will combine strong leadership skills with hands-on food manufacturing experience, ensuring production runs efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity. This is a high-impact role with strong growth potential, offering the opportunity to shape processes, develop teams, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Essential FunctionProduction Scheduling & Planning * Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules based on order timelines, ingredient availability, allergen requirements, equipment capacity, and staffing. * Review scheduling communications and prioritize SKUs for production. * Enter and manage production work orders in Astor’s ERP system (Minted), ensuring accurate access to batch details, specifications, and materials. * Coordinate ingredient availability and submit requests to warehouse teams as needed. * Participate in daily production meetings and adjust schedules based on operational needs. * Track priorities, timelines, and project progress. Team Leadership & Development * Lead daily startup meetings and assign tasks to kitchen personnel. * Drive accountability for performance, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and efficiency standards. * Coach, mentor, and develop team members to improve productivity and engagement. * Ensure all operators are properly trained on equipment and processes. * Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback. * Enforce company policies, including progressive discipline when necessary. Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement * Oversee daily kitchen operations to maximize uptime, throughput, and yield. * Collaborate with Production, R&D, and Chocolatier teams on new product launches and process improvements. * Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and schedule preventative maintenance. * Partner with Quality to resolve product issues and ensure compliance with standards. * Manage rework processes and optimize sequencing for efficiency. * Analyze and report on labor, material usage, efficiencies, and production metrics. * Lead and participate in continuous improvement and cross-functional initiatives. * Ensure compliance with Safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards. * Conduct regular safety and GMP training sessions. QualificationsRequired * 3–5+ years of experience in food manufacturing (chocolate or confectionery preferred). * Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a production environment. * Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand manufacturing setting. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn ERP systems. * Excellent communication and team leadership skills. Preferred * Bilingual (English/Spanish). * Experience with chocolate processing, molding, or enrobing equipment. Benefits We offer a competitive compensation package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, • 401(k) with company match, • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays, • Life and Disability Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Professional Development Opportunities

Job Description Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Work Environment: Onsite in Lakewood, NJ Salary/Hourly Range: $40 - $45 an hour Company Overview Astor Chocolate is a 4th generation privately held, family-owned company and has been a leading purveyor of chocolate for over 90 years with our core strengths being innovation, creativity, and dedication to creating premium products. The company services multiple industries ranging from Hospitality, Travel Retail, Food Service, ASI, and Gourmet specialty retailers. Astor, with our energetic team atmosphere, believes the success of our growth is our strong commitment to developing our employees' potential. We are committed to building the company with talented and motivated individuals who will uphold our mission of being a market leader by innovating and servicing our customers with extreme dedication. Position Summary We are seeking a versatile, hands-on Maintenance Mechanic / Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to join our production team. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of production, packaging, and processing equipment in a regulated FDA environment. This is an ideal role for a proactive, solution-oriented mechanic who is comfortable working across multiple mechanical and electrical systems, including PLCs and automated machinery. You will play a critical role in keeping our facility running efficiently while mentoring operators and supporting process improvement initiatives. Essential Functions • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair both packaging and processing equipment in a regulated FDA environment., • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, rotating machinery, and automated systems (PLCs, robotics, sensors)., • Install, modify, and repair mechanical and electrical equipment safely and according to specifications., • Conduct inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and calibration to ensure optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime., • Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities, including parts usage and inventory, using CMMS., • Collaborate effectively with operators and team members to share observations, raise questions, and provide insights into mechanical and electrical issues., • Contribute to proactive maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime., • Lead small improvement projects and support upgrades or process enhancements in collaboration with engineering and operations teams., • Mentor junior technicians and operators, promoting safe and efficient work practices., • Manage spare parts inventory and coordinate with vendors to maintain critical stock levels., • Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, SQF, HACCP, and OSHA standards. Required Qualifications • Minimum of 5–10 years in industrial maintenance, ideally within food, pharmaceutical, or regulated production facilities., • Hands-on experience troubleshooting both packaging and processing equipment., • Power transmission systems, belts, chains, cams, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics., • Rotating machinery and mechanical assemblies., • Electrical wiring, panels, motors, high-voltage systems, control circuits., • PLC troubleshooting, robotics, sensors, and automated control systems., • Ability to read and interpret schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals., • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to apply practical solutions under limited standardization., • Proven ability to perform preventive maintenance, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Leadership and mentoring ability; capable of guiding operators and junior technicians. Preferred: • Bilingual - Spanish, • OSHA, NEC/NFPA 70, PLC or automation certifications., • Forklift or industrial equipment certification., • Proactive and hands-on; willing to “raise their hand” when unsure., • Adaptable to different types of equipment and maintenance challenges. Compensation & Benefits We offer a competitive compensation package including: • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, • 401(k) with company match, • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays, • Life and Disability Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Professional Development Opportunities

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Ferguson - - Responsibilities: Deliver materials to the customer, which includes assistance with loading and unloading and ensuring delivery of ticket with material; Pick up customer returns, validating product match for credit requests; Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections, fuel the tr

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Responsibilities: Stocks and straightens merchandise for sale in the warehouse; Clears and cleans aisles; Assists members.

Walmart - 4900 Us Highway 9 - [Retail Associate / Store Receiver / Team Member / up to $21-hr] - As a Stocker / Unloader at Walmart, you'll: Ensure customers can find all of the items they have on their shopping list; Unload trucks; Move and sort products in the backroom; Stock products on shelves;

Our client, an industry leading manufacturer of precision metal and steel components, has an immediate need for an experienced Machine Operator, to join their winning team in Springfield.Our candidate of choice will operate manual or numerically controlled machine tools to perform standard sequences

Acosta Group - - Responsibilities: Unload product from pallets and stock onto designated shelf location; Build and maintain professional relationships with store management and personnel; Unload/load product in the backroom and dispose of trash as needed; Report service visits through a mobile appl

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Responsibilities: Orders and stocks drugs, supplies, and over-the-counter merchandise; Stocks and straightens merchandise for sale in the pharmacy area; Clears and cleans aisles.

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Kirkland's - - Responsibilities: Assist in the process of the receipt of all merchandise in a safe, timely and efficient manner; Assist in maintaining an efficient and organized stockroom; Assist in assembling product, executing markdowns and salesfloor replenishment; Takes initiative during every

Hackensack Meridian Health - - Responsibilities: Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner.Manages patient check-in process and check-out process.Collects copayment and any applicable balances; Verifies insurance eligibility; Ensures appropriate referrals are obtained.A

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Receptionist-Technical Aide, Part Time 20 Hours Per Week - Monday & Wednesday.AMI is seeking a part time Receptionist-Technical Aide to join the team in the Toms River office location on Hooper Avenue! This position is a great opportunity to join a growing outpatient Radiology practice.Part time, 20

Home Depot - - Responsibilities: Process checkout and/or returns transactions accurately; Monitor and maintain the self-checkout area; Proactively seek product knowledge to inform customers and identify selling opportunities; Follow policies and procedures to minimize shrink; Assist in supervision,