What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Spruce Confections?
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00PM and/or 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Job Summary:
The Spruce Confections Bakery Production Associate role performs hybrid responsibilities including production baking, processing, packaging, and palletizing of finished products. This position requires the ability to perform multiple functions within the Longmont Production Facility and the flexibility to pivot between responsibilities as needed based on production needs.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Follow recipes to measure and combine ingredients using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, scones and other products as needed.
- Testing ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
- Maintain records relating to orders, inventory, and production levels.
- Clean and restock workstations and ensure that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.
- Follow company packing procedures and standards.
- Handle inventory with care and attention to detail.
- Adhere to safety programs and OSHA compliance for a safe work environment.
- Follow company safety policies and procedures and encourages other associates to do the same.
- Ensure product orders are packed and moved carefully.
- Load packaged products onto pallets for storage.
- Collaborate with internal forklift operator for pallet storage and collection.
- Work at different stations as production requires.
- Inspect, weigh, and package products.
- Monitor flow of product into processing machinery as needed.
- Verify compliance with quality, safety, production standards, work rules, and efficient operations of equipment.
- Complete assigned duties efficiently using excellent time management.
- Seek additional tasks when initial assigned duties have been completed.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to maintain consistent, predictable punctuality for shifts.
- Strong communication, time, and resource management.
- Attention to detail, especially when performing quality inspections on ingredients and products.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Willingness to work independently or with other team members to solve problems, plan schedules, fulfill orders, and create amazing baked goods.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Related experience preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in hot, hectic environments.
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, using hands and appliances.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19