Hemp Production Kitchen Assistant

Jefferson E-Commerce is a rapidly expanding online and white-labeling company ancillary to the hemp business in beautiful Southern Oregon. We serve customers all across the US. We have a fast paced but relaxed work environment of committed specialists that are happy to train and grow the tools in your skillset. We pride in serving this market, and are willing to train someone in the ever growing issues of logistics and supply chain, product packaging, inventory management, E-Commerce, white-label order fulfillment, hemp product production, edible production, process engineering, customer service, marketing, web design & development and more. There is opportunity to grow with our team! Experience is easily gained here and career development is possible while taking on more or different responsibilities as you progress. Compensation offered based off of merit, efforts, initiative and commitment to the success of the company.

We are currently seeking an individual with attention to detail for Hemp Production Kitchen Assistant to assist in completing edible production projects and meet daily deadlines, wholesale orders, and all edible production needs. This person will work closely with our current team member to get trained on current line of products. After fully training, an opportunity for a Lead position in this department will be available.

This candidate must have strong background in professional kitchen or culinary arts, and hemp industry. Experience having made edibles, candy making or other baking experience is required. Must be able to work independently, and as a team. Must have excellent math and recipe calculations skills and work with with current staff to learn how to make current products and be able to handle the capacity of daily operations. Must be able to work in a consistently evolving company, with ease of changes and improvements to systems and processes to create more efficiencies in operations. Communication is a requirement. We take pride in open communication and working together, utilizing the team and their perspectives to make necessary changes to an increasing demand in our services. Relaxed environment, good work/life balance, and supportive small team.

Duties of hemp production kitchen assistant include, but not limited to:

• All stages of edible candy production: in house products, wholesale, white labeling, etc. projects.
• Repetitive packaging and processes of all hemp edible production

• Prepping products to meet quality control standards

• Performing essential duties such as cleaning stations & kitchen equipment, and kitchen areas, regularly.
• Ordering supplies, equipment, etc.
• Working with Manager to develop new products, manage projects, meet deadlines, and maintain stock levels of inventory and edible production.
• Efficiency in Microsoft Office, Asana, Slack, and other in house programs used in daily operations
• Work with Hemp Production Team to complete projects and meet deadlines
• Assess Wholesale Orders, and evaluate ability to meet deadlines
• Manage time efficiently and effectively to meet project deadlines

Qualifications

Oregon food handlers is mandatory and must be obtained once hired. Prior Professional Kitchen Experience, Hemp Industry, and/or product production experience is required. Must also have general administrative office skills, and knowledge or experience with programs: Microsoft Office (including Excel), Asana (project management), and Slack (internal communication).

Additional Information

We have a great team that has established a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere with a centralized large room work environment, production kitchen, conference room and a spacious one of a kind employee lounge. We treat our co-workers with a high level of respect. We are in search of a long term employee to join our team that is looking for professional development and to invest their time and skills in advancement with a successful small start-up and help take us to the next level. Please do not apply if looking for only temporary employment. Reliable transportation is a must. Must be able to commit to at least 35 hours a week depending on needs of company. An evaluation will be performed after 60-day trial employment period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Stay home if not well. If exposed but not symptoms, wear mask at work. If exposed with symptoms, get tested and stay home until well. Be mindful of co-workers. Disinfect work spaces and keep clean. Wash hands often.

Experience:

• Professional Kitchen: 2 years (Required)
• Hemp Industry: 2 years (Required)
• Edible or Candy Making: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location