PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

The Spice & Tea Exchange, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Production Associate to join their dynamic team. The role involves preparing and packaging products, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining a clean work environment. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food and a detail-oriented mindset. Enjoy a supportive culture with various employee benefits including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k plan + company match

Flexible spending account (FSA)

100% Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

7 Paid Holidays

Employee product discounts

Quarterly “Create & Share” gifts

Annual “Holiday Bucks” gifts

Qualifications

• 1-3 years Food Service and/or Production order processing experience preferred.
• Safe Serve certified after completion of a 90-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and package products while ensuring quality standards.
• Maintain clean and organized work area following safety guidelines.
• Accurately label and fill various packaging with required products.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Title: Production Associate

Department: Production

Position Reports to: Production Lead

Employment: W2 Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Location: St. Augustine, FL Distribution Center (Distribution Center will be relocating to Palm Coast, FL).

You’re here! This can only mean one thing; you want to add a bit of SPICE to your life! Have no fear, here at The Spice & Tea Exchange we are oozing with life and with spice! Nudge, nudge…

Are you the best at what you do and want to love where you work? Are you a true flavor enthusiast with a zest for adventure? Want to work with a TEA-m full of sugary sweet, never salty (unless we sell it) band of characters who take their work seriously but never themselves? If this sounds like you and you too love corny puns, you may be the key ingredient we’re missing. See what I did there? Apply now, and let your culinary imagination run wild with us!

The Spice & Tea Exchange is looking for energetic people who have a passion for life and food. Our mission is creating and sharing the experience of a more flavorful life, and our employees strive to make that happen every day for our customers, our franchisees and each other. The employee experience at The Spice & Tea Exchange is unique and rewarding, and if you have this same passion for flavor, we have a seat for you at our table.

Here are just some of the benefits our employees experience every day:

• Great Culture: Hard work, fun and constant activity are part of each day
• Regular schedules with seasonal overtime.
• Working Conditions: Beat the Florida heat by working in our air-conditioned warehouse!

Position Purpose:
This position, Production Associate, is an integral position within our Production and Supply Chain team, responsible for preparing and packaging products while ensuring that the company’s product quality standards are met within the designated time frames for delivery.

Essential job functions include but are not limited to:

• Maintains clean, efficient and organized work area by adhering to the company’s, HACCP, Kosher, Safe Serve and USDA food safety guidelines.
• Maintains adequate inventory supply levels needed to fulfill orders.
• Accurately labels, weighs, and fills various packaging with the required spices, salts, sugars, blends, teas, etc.
• Ability to aid any fulfillment team, as needed.
• Ability to assist Marketing with product and information needed for promotions.
• Fulfills Production orders within the required timeframes.
• Completes electronic Bill of Materials in ERP during completion of production orders.

Knowledge and Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 1-3 years Food Service and/or Production order processing experience, preferred. Entry level will be considered.
• Safe Serve certified after completion of a 90-day probationary period.
• Detail orientated.
• Works well independently and in a team environment.

Physical Requirements to perform the essential functions of this job:

• Consistent ability to utilize hands and fingers to perform tasks as necessary for job duties, which may include operating machinery, handling materials, or typing (8+ hours per day).
• Consistent capacity for visual acuity to monitor processes, examine materials and labels, and ensure quality and safety standards are met (8+ hours per day).
• Consistently communicate in English utilizing both written and oral methods including the use of speech and hearing to communicate effectively with team members, customers, and the ability to engage in verbal discussions and listen attentively (8+ hours per day).
• Consistent ability to perform various physical tasks that require continuous standing (8+ hours per day), sitting (8+ hours per day), walking (8+ hours per day), bending (8+ hours per day), reaching (8+ hours per day), squatting, (3-5 hours per day), lifting; up to 50 lbs. (8+ hours per day), carrying (8+ hours per day), pushing/pulling (3-5 hours per day), and maneuvering within a warehouse workspace (8+ hours per day).
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks (8+ hours per day).
• Ability to visually identify products and their characteristics (8+ hours per day).
• Frequently climb ladders and stairs (8+ hours per day).
• Operation of, but not limited to, stocking, picking, inventory, packaging, kitchen, and computer tools and equipment (8+ hours per day).
• Consistently work around spices; must not be sensitive or allergic to various scents, spices, fruits, extracts, aromas, or personal protective equipment (latex gloves) (8+ hours per day).

While we will make every attempt to provide reasonable accommodation, such accommodation may not alter the fundamental requirements of the job, cause undue hardship, safety risk, or interfere with the ability to perform essential functions. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to supporting your needs within the scope of our commitment to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Core Values:

• Commitment; engaged, flexible, open minded.
• Detail Oriented; organized, focused, high quality of work.
• Continuous Improvement; performance awareness, goal-oriented, creative mindset, efficient.
• Enthusiastic about food and beverage.
• Teamwork; team-oriented and eager to grow within the company.

Spicy Perks:

• Medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits.
• 401k plan + company match.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care.
• 100% Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) during first year, following 90 days of employment.
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• Employee product discounts.
• Quarterly “Create & Share”, free product gifts.
• Annual “Holiday Bucks” with access to select personalized gifts for yourself or loved ones over the Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Spice & Tea Exchange provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Drug Free Workplace:
The Spice & Tea Exchange is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The company policy states, all applicants must complete a drug screening test if accepting an offer of employment. Employment offers are contingent upon a negative drug screening test result.