Production Operator

WYLD • Huntington Station, NY

5h • $24 - $28

About The Position

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld THC operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OH, OR, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon. Our CBD line is available nationwide across all states!

Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.

Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way
Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.
-Make a Mark
-We Blaze Our Own Trail
-Brand First
-We Mean Business

Summary

The Production Operator is responsible for operating production equipment and supporting staff to ensure products meet established quality and consistency standards. This role includes opening and closing the kitchen, assisting with staff training, and overseeing kitchen production and operations in the absence of a manager.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum of 1 year with operating automated manufacturing equipment or 1 year of directly related experience and/or training in a food production or kitchen environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with pH meters and Brix refractometer and a general understanding of what the information means in relation to food production.
• Experience in upholding kitchen sanitation and safety regulations.
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency
• Computer Skills: Microsoft suite (core applications), Google, Slack, experience in Jira and/or other management platforms and software preferred
• Language Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Math Skills: Possess basic mathematical skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel required between buildings and sites
• Ability to maintain/manage confidential information
• State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Must obtain all applicable state-required permits, licenses, and certifications

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe or Food Handler’s Card preferred

Responsibilities

• Ability to troubleshoot problems with equipment to know how and when to make appropriate adjustments to ensure the highest product quality and consistency.
• Accurately prepare ingredients, workstations and equipment for production, including performing regular checks to ensure equipment is functioning correctly.
• Prep, mix, cook, produce, pour, deposit, pull, and store all facility consumables and products.
• Perform opening and closing duties.
• Maintain high-quality standards during shifts including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced with regard to weights, appearance of product and flavor profile.
• Accurately read, record and communicate all kitchen data, counts, measurements and weights; performing visual quality inspections on products, minimizing waste where possible.
• Perform periodic checks of products and documents using the data to confirm specifications and ability to make the appropriate adjustments within the guidelines of what you are authorized to do. Periodic checks include but are not limited to, pH, Brix, Color, Odor, and appearance.
• Ensure proper storage of all facility consumables and products in compliance with safety practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work environment in compliance with sanitation and safety standards.
• Effectively manage your time and that of your team to stay on schedule to meet daily production expectations.
• Assist Production Supervisors and Managers in training and coaching production
• Ability to communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels with the company
• Communicate quality or safety discrepancies to supervisors, Managers and/or Directors
• Makes recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the Production Support team.
• Assist the Production Management as needed
• Assist in Packaging responsibilities as required
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

Benefits

• As a non-exempt employee, you'll receive a competitive hourly wage of $23.50-$28.15/hr. paid biweekly, 11 paid holidays, 80 hours of PTO, 401k and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed