Production Associate

Production Associate Spiceology - 2.9 Spokane, WA Job Details $18 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Stock options Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Defect detection (quality control) Maintaining an organized workspace Quality assurance within food and beverage industry Food processing Labeling Safety standards in production Manufacturing standard operating procedures Assembly Key Performance Indicators Loading Packaging (food) Clean workspace maintenance Production records Entry level Time management Full Job Description Spiceology is the fastest-growing private spice company in the US, and we were recently named to both the Inc 5000 and Entrepreneur 360 fastest growing company lists. We market and sell over 200 innovative blends and spices to both consumers and chefs, with rapidly growing market share in both the B2B and DTC segments. Chefs fall in love with Spiceology because our packaging helps them organize and beautify their kitchens, but they buy from us because our fresh spices are far superior to the tired old ingredients they're used to buying "off the truck". Thousands of restaurants that include standalone establishments, hotels, casinos, universities, golf courses and more, partner with Spiceology to help them deliver the highest quality foods to their patrons. Consumers love Spiceology's creative blends, recipe inspirations and innovations in flavor. Come be a part of the Spiceology Production Team! Production is manufacturing of our raw materials into a finished-good product. This is a foundational, entry-level role focused on learning our filling, labeling, and packaging processes, Spiceology SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the fundamentals of safe, high-quality production. Based on business needs season to season, employees may be cross-trained to assist in both Production and Fulfillment.

Shift:

Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Some weekend hours as needed

Wage:

$18/hr-$20/hr

DOE Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO Eligible for employee stock options after one year of service, based on Board approval Responsibilities (not limited to): Manual filling of mixed spices and bottling with automated equipment; adequate training will be provided for all equipment Operate in semi-automatic and main production rooms — including capping and loading bulk materials Basic vessel loading, labeling, and preparing bottles for final packaging Assist with equipment cleaning and simple setups Assemble spice gift sets Learn and adhere to all Spiceology Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). Maintain quality and food-safe products; develop awareness of defects, quality standards, and proper documentation practices Complete production paperwork accurately, neatly, and fully Follow Spiceology policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Strong attendance and punctuality with the ability to work a consistent schedule, including overtime during peak times as approved by management Team oriented with a proven ability to reach daily, weekly, and monthly goals (KPIs) Great attention to detail and strong commitment to following standard operating procedures Ability to maintain motivation and focus on routine/repetitive tasks Eagerness to learn — open to coaching and feedback to build accuracy, speed, and equipment proficiency over time Developing awareness of product quality, food safety, and documentation standards, with a willingness to identify and report issues Self-driven; proactive problem solver who can bring trusted solutions to help maintain or increase expected productivity Highly organized with strong time management skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities and tight deadlines Able to lift 50 lbs without issue Authorized to work in the US