Production Associate

Thistle; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Thistle in New Jersey is seeking an Associate, Production to join our Production team and help plate, pack, and prepare ready-to-eat meals for delivery. You will ensure each dish meets our presentation standards and quality benchmarks.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll maintain thorough quality checks, work efficiently to meet schedules, and collaborate with teammates to sustain a cohesive workflow. A detail-oriented, safety-conscious mindset is essential to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Plating meals to Thistle's presentation standards.
• Accurately packing meals and products for delivery.
• Conducting quality checks on meals and products before dispatch.
• Working to production schedules to ensure timely preparation.
• Collaborating with the production team to maintain a smooth workflow.

Job description

TITLE: Associate, Production DEPARTMENT: Production REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Production

WHO WE ARE: Thistle makes it easy to eat well – without overthinking it. Thistle was founded in 2013 with a mission to help people get and stay healthy while improving the sustainability of our food system. Thistle delivers fully prepared, healthy-by-default meals, snacks, desserts, and organic cold-pressed juices. We believe the health of people starts with eating real, whole foods, in the right balance, without the friction. We’re building a future where nutritious, sustainable food is accessible, craveable, and part of everyday life.

About The Role

As a Production Associate at Thistle, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our ready-to-eat meals and products are meticulously plated, packed, and prepared for delivery to our valued customers. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, efficiency, and a commitment to maintaining Thistle\'s high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

How You’ll Make a Difference

• Plating Excellence: Carefully plate a variety of Thistle's ready-to-eat meals, ensuring each dish meets our presentation standards and quality benchmarks.
• Accurate Packing: Pack meals and products into customer bags or boxes with precision, guaranteeing that all items are correctly included and protected for delivery.
• Quality Control: Perform thorough quality checks on all meals and products to ensure they meet Thistle’s rigorous standards before they leave the facility.
• Efficiency: Work swiftly and effectively to meet production schedules, ensuring timely preparation and packaging of all customer orders.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the production team to streamline processes and maintain a cohesive, efficient workflow.