Production & Operations Lead – Local Juice Company
About The Position
We’re an established, family-run juice company located at the Rochester Public Market, and we’re looking for a dependable, energetic person to become a key part of our operation. This is not a corporate job where you disappear into the background. You’ll work directly alongside the owners, learn the business from the inside out, and play an important role in keeping production and market operations running smoothly. Starting pay is $22–$25/hour, with real opportunity for growth as you take on more responsibility. For the right person who proves themselves and grows with the business, there is significant earning potential over the next several years.
Requirements
- Must be available Fridays and Saturdays
- Must be comfortable with very early Saturday mornings
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to consistently lift approximately 40 lbs.
- Comfortable learning to operate a pallet jack and commercial juicing equipment
- Comfortable working directly with the public
- Reliable transportation preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience in food production, kitchens, prep work or customer service is helpful
- Kitchen, food prep, production or customer service experience is a plus, but we're willing to train someone with the right attitude, work ethic and reliability.
- You've worked in restaurants, kitchens, warehouses, production, retail, hospitality, landscaping, trades or another fast-paced environment and you're ready for something with more stability and room to grow.
Responsibilities
- Preparing fresh fruits and vegetables for production
- Operating commercial juicing equipment
- Bottling and preparing fresh juice for sale
- Setting up and maintaining an organized production area
- Helping manage inventory, supplies and product needs
- Working directly with customers at the Rochester Public Market
- Keeping things moving during busy market days
- Learning the operational side of running a successful small business
- Identifying ways to improve production, organization, sales and efficiency
Benefits
- $22–$25/hour starting pay , depending on experience
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week
- Opportunity for increased compensation as your skills and responsibilities grow
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible weekday scheduling
- Overtime opportunities during peak season
- Annual performance reviews
- Bonus opportunities tied to performance and profitable ideas
- Direct access to and mentorship from the owners
- Hands-on experience in operations, management, marketing and customer relations
- Opportunity to grow within an established business with more than 10 years of success
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
