What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Food Production Team Member position at Hunter & Hilsberg?
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Hunter & Hilsberg is a small-batch specialty food manufacturer producing jams, jellies, preserves, fruit butters, chutneys and sauces for customers throughout the United States.
We are looking for someone who takes pride in doing quality work, enjoys working with their hands, and is looking for a long-term opportunity rather than simply their next job.
This position is ideal for someone who values teamwork, professionalism and personal responsibility, enjoys seeing a finished product at the end of the day, and wants to learn the craft of producing premium specialty food products.
Food, beverage, agricultural, manufacturing, baking, catering, or commercial kitchen experience is strongly preferred.
What Makes This Position Different
Unlike many production jobs, you will not spend every day performing a single repetitive task. Team members are trained in all aspects of production, including ingredient preparation, cooking, packaging, quality assurance, record keeping and sanitation.
You will work directly alongside company founders and experienced production staff while learning the processes required to transform simple ingredients into high-quality, shelf-stable specialty foods sold throughout the country.
Our team is small enough that every person matters. We are not looking to fill a seat. We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of a close-knit production team and grow with the company over time.
Responsibilities
- Prepare ingredients and recipes for production
- Follow formulations, production procedures and food safety requirements
- Cook, package and label finished products
- Complete production and quality records
- Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary work environment
- Assist fellow team members as needed to ensure successful daily production
What We’re Looking For
- Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
- A positive, cooperative attitude
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Willingness to learn and accept responsibility
- Ability to work efficiently without constant supervision
- Ability to lift 30-50 pounds repeatedly
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Commitment to cleanliness, organization and food safety
Schedule - Monday through Friday
Start time: 9:00 a.m. - until completion of the day’s production and close-out activities.
Experience
Candidates with experience in food production, beverage production, manufacturing, baking, farming, packaging, commercial kitchens, catering, or other hands-on production environments are encouraged to apply.
If you have experience with food safety, sanitation, production records, formulation-based production, canning, cooking, baking, or related skills, please highlight that experience in your application.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is based on experience, responsibility, performance, and demonstrated skill development.
Hunter & Hilsberg offers a variety of employment benefits and support programs, with eligibility depending on position, employment status and length of service.
Benefits may include:
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement and insurance programs where applicable
- Safety equipment provided
We are looking for individuals who want to build skills, contribute to a small team, and take pride in producing high-quality products every day.
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25