*NOW HIRING* Roasting Associate

Roasting Associate
Rate: $18.00, Hours: M-F 8am – 4:30pm

Job Description

The Roasting Associate (R.A.) is responsible for completing daily production and packaging work for roasted products, including daily documentation and sanitation, as well as assisting with other production assignments or other projects assigned. The R.A. will also assist Senior Production Associates (S.P.A.) and/or Production Leads (P.L.) with production as assigned.

Responsibilities:

· Product Flavoring and Roasting (In-Shell and Kernel Pistachios)

· Product Packaging (Bulk Roasted Pistachios)

· Shipping (Palletizing Orders, Switching Boxes, Packaging Shipments)

· Stocking & Rotation

· Gift Packaging (Heavy Holiday Gift Production)

· Labeling Packaging & Boxing Products

· General Sanitation and Daily Cleaning Duties

· May assist S.P.A. or P.L. with Nut Butter Milling/Processing, or Inventory Control

· All other duties or tasks assigned.

· Operate Forklift Daily

· Operate company vehicle as needed

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants should not have any nut allergies, no fake nails, piercings, eyelash extensions, and other jewelry requirements in following with our food safety guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· This position requires the ability to frequently lift, move, or transport boxes or equipment weighing up to 75 LBS.

· Ability to work in varying temperatures.

· Ability to squat, bend, stoop and climb a ladder.

· Candidate should be detail oriented.

· Candidate should understand basic math.

· Candidate should be safety conscious.

· Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

· Ability to work and communicate respectfully with others.

· Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Food Safety, or Manufacturing Safety is a plus.

· Experience using a Pallet Jack or Forklift is a plus.

Rate: $18.00, Hours: M-F 8am – 4:30pm