Production Associate

Oaktown Spice Shop•Berkeley, CA

10d•$22 - $28

About The Position

At Oaktown Spice Shop, our team members’ love of cooking and spices creates a personal, expert-inspired experience that helps our customers discover what remarkable dishes to make for dinner in a fun and enriching way. We strive to offer the highest-quality spices and small-batch spice blends in the Bay Area. We are also committed to being an inclusive, diverse and collaborative workplace where no problem is unsolvable, people can be themselves, earn competitive wages and have equal opportunities to grow. And we have fun! Our workplaces are inspiring and welcoming spaces for customers and staff alike. Position Overview The production associate has a solid work ethic, a commitment to high quality, and strong organizational skills. Attention to detail is key. The production associate is consistent, works with efficiency, and is an independent worker. You’ll be responsible for the preparation and packaging of spices and gift boxes. You’ll work with the production manager, supervisor and leads to maintain effective and efficient production processes. This is a part-time job at 24 hours per week.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
Excellent organization and time-management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Seeks out feedback and is excited about self-growth and improvement within the context of the job
Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment and willingness to take on additional tasks with a positive attitude to help out the team
Resourceful problem-solver and strong ability to resolve issues in the moment
Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form
Ability to use a computer and a digital scale with accuracy
Basic mathematical skills
Familiarity with with units of weight and measurement
Embraces a culture of learning and advocacy; values diversity, equity, and inclusion
Comply with all safety and sanitation measures designed to ensure safety in the workplace as well as in the community.
Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials
Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted
Must be able to stand for 8+ hours

Nice To Haves

Food-related work experience
Experience with packing and labeling food items for resale
Passion for food and cooking
California food handlers certificate

Responsibilities

Fill and label spice jars and bags
Create gift boxes
Fulfill bulk restaurant orders
Fulfill wholesale orders
Follow production logs and complete them with accuracy
Properly label and organize storage boxes
Ability to use a computer and a digital scale with accuracy
Operate machinery such as heat sealers and labeling machines.
Maintain a clean work station and follow food handling and sanitation requirements in order to maintain cleanliness standards and local, State and Federal agencies regulations and requirements
Pick and pack mail orders for shipping and local orders for pickup
Follow all opening and closing procedures as needed