Production Apprentice / Candy Maker

Production Apprentice / Candy Maker SugarBean Candy LLC Beaverton, OR Job Details Part-time $18 - $20 an hour 12 hours ago Qualifications Food handling Food processing High school diploma or GED Attention to detail Food Handler Certification Full Job Description The Opportunity Produce and package an award-winning confection product for a growing, family-run startup. Who We Are SugarBean Candy is a growing, family-run startup with an award-winning small-batch product. We are primarily an e-comm and wholesale business. What We're Looking For We are looking for a dedicated team member to learn our craft from the ground up and eventually take ownership of production runs. We value someone who takes personal pride in the brand's success and treats every batch as if their own name were on the label.

Our Workspace and Culture:

Casual Environment, Serious Standards We are a family business where the atmosphere is relaxed, and we keep things easy-going. However, we are serious about the quality of our award-winning product. We operate out of a professional shared kitchen. Because we share this space with others companies, we maintain an environment of mutual respect. Our culture is friendly, but we prioritize efficiency and quality. Casual conversation is welcome, but we've found that candidates who prefer a quiet, steady workspace—rather than a noisy, high-chatter or social-heavy environment—fit best with our team's pace. Once you have mastered our process, you are more than welcome to "plug in" to your own world with headphones as you work while still being in tune to your co-workers and what's happening around you. We operate in the evenings, but this could change in the future.

Responsibilities:

Producing small-batch candy Packaging retail-ready product Set up and clean up

Core Strengths:

Maintaining high quality standards Maintaining high cleanliness standards Attention to detail Working in an organized and efficient manner Punctuality and reliability Adaptability to evolving workflows daily and as we scale

Requirements:

Food Handling Certificate High school diploma or equivalent Previous candy making, food handling, or production experience preferred Ability to be on your feet standing for long periods, doing repetitive tasks Adhering operational safety. Must be attentive. This role involves handling molten sugar at extreme temperatures, posing a significant burn risk. Confidentiality Due to the proprietary nature of our award-winning recipes and processes, the successful candidate must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before training begins. Startup Flexibility We are growing. Currently, this role starts at approximately 5 hours per week, with hours increasing with wholesale orders and holiday peak seasons. Days and times will vary based on production needs. We are looking for someone excited to grow alongside us. This role begins with part-time hours, with the intention of expanding into a core, long-term position as our production and family business scale.

Onboarding Initial Interview & NDA:

A brief meeting to discuss the role.

Working Trial:

Selected candidates will be invited for one to two paid trial shifts (approx. 3-8 hours). If the fit is right for both of us, we will extend to a longer trial period to assess long term fit. We want a dedicated team member who takes personal pride in their work and the brand's success. •This description is not an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, skills, or qualifications. Management may assign or reassign tasks at its discretion.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person