start your big league Career

We’re a leading gum manufacturer with a longstanding history — we’re still growing and so can you. We offer plenty of opportunities and you’ll love being a part of the Ford Gum Team.

Careers at gum at Ford Gum in Akron, NY

Sweet benefits

Coming home smelling like bubble gum isn’t the only benefit of working with us. In addition to these great benefits, our Total Rewards program focuses on the mental, physical, social, and financial health of Ford Gum Employees and supports work/life balance with a Monday-Friday work schedule and no swing shifts.

- AETNA PPO MEDICAL BENEFITS

- DENTAL AND VISION BENEFITS

- FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

- 401K WITH FORD GUM MATCH

- COMPANY PAID SHORT & LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE

- 2 WEEKS VACATION

- 9 PAID HOLIDAYS AND PAID SICK TIME

- PAID FAMILY LEAVE

- VARIOUS REIMBURSEMENTS INCLUDING EDUCATION

- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Job opportunities

We’re hiring for several shifts. Click below to view current openings, and apply to join our team.

Worker making bubble gum at Ford Gum in Akron, NY

FAQ

  • Generally, new employees are brought on in a temporary to hire. We currently have working relationships with ADECCO and SPS temporary services. If you are interested in working onsite at Ford Gum, reach out to those agencies and they will be able to assist.

  • Generally, temporary employees need to be working at Ford Gum for 90 days before a job offer is extended.

  • Employees are eligible for benefits on their 91st day of employment.

  • Sick time - employees are provided prorated Sick time based on their date of hire.

    Vacation time – employee accrue vacation time each pay week.

  • Ford Gum supports promoting from within. Employees are eligible to post for positions, including promotional opportunities.