What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production, Facilities and Food Safety Lead position at My Local Co?
The role
A hands-on lead to maintain our food safety standards and processes. Light construction skills, project execution, and practical problem-solving are essential.
You will manage equipment installs, facility improvements, and audit-ready food safety, while helping lead daily honey packing alongside our Operations Manager.
No SQF experience required. The program is built/certified. We pay for SQF Practitioner training and provide consultant support.
What you'll do
Own facility and equipment projects
- Plan, scope, and install equipment (heated honey tanks, pumps, fillers, racking, workstations).
- Handle preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on fillers, cappers, pumps, and heaters.
- Coordinate licensed contractors when needed.
Run our food safety program (SQF)
- Maintain SQF SOPs, logs, records, pre-op checks, GMPs, sanitation, and HACCP policies.
- Earn SQF Practitioner certification (company-paid) and lead annual audit prep.
Help lead daily production (with the Operations Manager)
- Assist with packing setup, changeovers, labeling, lot codes, quality checks, and staging.
- Operate fillers, cappers, labelers, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Train and lead the team
- Train team members on SOPs, safety, sanitation, GMPs, and line equipment.
Keep the records and improve the process
- Maintain batch/maintenance logs and track throughput, yields, and downtime in Sheets/Excel.
What we're looking for
Required
- Hands-on mechanical/construction ability with equipment installation/maintenance experience.
- Ability to plan projects (materials, timeline, budget) and keep accurate records/logs.
- Leadership skills to direct small team operations; basic Sheets/Excel and email skills.
- Valid driver's license; physical ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for full shift.
Nice to have (not required)
- Food/beverage production background, quality training (HACCP/PCQI/SQF), or forklift certification.
You might be a great fit if you've worked as a…
- Maintenance tech, brewery/winery cellar person, production lead, tradesperson, or millwright.
Our core values
- Hard Work: We outwork the problem and do what it takes to keep our promises.
- Adaptability: We flex to changes and requests without missing a beat.
- Efficiency: We find the leanest path and cut waste at every step.
- People Then Profit: We take care of people and partners first; profit follows.
- Open Communication: We say the hard thing early, honestly, and directly.
About My Local NW
Family-owned for over 10 years, packing raw regional honey for grocery stores across the Western US.
How to apply
Send your resume and describe why you’re a great fit in a paragraph or less. No cover letter needed.
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $28