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Learn About Our Employer Success: Stuffed Puffs

It is probably a safe bet that everyone knows what a S’more is – that gooey combination of a roasted marshmallow, graham cracker, and a piece of Hershey’s chocolate. Many of us have fond memories sitting around a campfire and indulging in these sweet treats. But how do we solve the perpetual problem of the un-melted chocolate part of the S’more?

This is where Stuffed Puffs company founder, Mike Tierney, came in with a solution. He thought, “Why not come up with a way of having the chocolate melt from the inside out?” To do just that, Tierney came up with a proprietary method to stuff a marshmallow with chocolate. Even better, he decided to build a manufacturing facility here in the Lehigh Valley to make these unusual confections. That means plenty of new jobs and contribution to the local economy & workforce!

Stuffed Puffs plans to go operational with their Bethlehem facility sometime this fall. The company hopes to hire new workers through PA CareerLink^® Lehigh Valley (stay tuned!) for positions ranging from manufacturing & production to packing, administrative and maintenance. According to the company, starting wages will average between $18-21/hour with full benefits.

Look for new job postings from Stuffed Puffs in the coming weeks, along with a strong likelihood of work-based training opportunities. This could be a sweet deal for lucky job seekers!

Written by Mick O’Hearn, Business Services Manager