Production Associate

The Spice & Tea Exchange®; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Spice & Tea Exchange® is seeking a Production Assistant to support blending, packaging, labeling, and inventory control. You will help ensure smooth daily operations, stock integrity, and accurate fulfillment for customer orders.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and capable of collaborating with the store team to maintain quality standards and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, task-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with blending, packaging, and labeling products according to store standards.
• Maintain stock levels on the sales floor, backstock, and bulk bins.
• Support daily production tasks based on store priorities.
• Prepare and organize materials needed for production, including labels, bags, and containers.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate low stock to management.
• Fulfill phone orders as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stockroom and blend room.
• Follow all food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards.
• Support team members with production-related tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager or Production Manager

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Training & development
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Do you enjoy working with your hands and bringing products to life behind the scenes? Are you detail-oriented and take pride in keeping things organized, stocked, and running smoothly? Join The Spice & Tea Exchange® as a Production Assistant, where you’ll support the creation of our signature blends, maintain inventory levels, and help ensure our store is always ready to deliver an exceptional guest experience. In this role, your work directly contributes to our mission of Creating & Sharing the Experience of a More Flavorful Life®, ensuring every product we offer inspires creativity in the kitchen and delight for our guests. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, task-focused environment and enjoys being an essential part of the team’s success.

Responsibilities

• Assist with blending, packaging, and labeling products according to store standards
• Maintain stock levels on the sales floor, backstock, and bulk bins
• Support daily production tasks based on store priorities
• Prepare and organize materials needed for production, including labels, bags, and containers
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate low stock to management
• Fulfill phone orders as directed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the stockroom and blend room
• Follow all food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards
• Support team members with production-related tasks as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Store Manager or Production Manager

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, task-oriented environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Skills

• Ability to utilize simple math skills in measuring ingredients, reading a scale, and following recipes
• Strong organizational skills
• Clear communication and ability to take direction
• Previous retail, kitchen, or production experience is a plus
• Adaptability and flexibility as store needs shift

Physical Demands

• Regular use of kitchen tools to prepare daily blends
• Maneuver around stockroom and production areas; involves bending, standing, twisting, and lifting
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Frequent lifting and moving products weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Constantly exposed to our exceptional spice and tea aromas

Compensation: $15.15 - $16.50 per hour

We create and share the experience every day! Life is better lived with a little spice.

The Spice & Tea Exchange ® was founded in 2008, by a group of talented individuals with a passion for life and food. What started as a small shop St. Augustine, Florida, has quickly grown into a nation-wide franchise powered by flavor, passionate franchise owners, and a desire to bring flavorful ingredients to your kitchen. Our franchise owners are the #1 REASON for what we do, and our team is a close-knit family you’d enjoy sitting with around the dinner table. “Creating & sharing the experience of a more flavorful life”, is the mission and cornerstone of our business, in which we strive to provide guests with quality products and flavorful memories. We offer a high-quality, diverse assortment of products in a sensory shopping experience. One step into our shops will kick your senses into high-gear as you open the jars and smell, explore recipes, and speak with our knowledgeable staff about your culinary interests. At The Spice & Tea Exchange we are committed to our mission. If you have a desire to inspire coworkers and customers, we may have a place for you at the table!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Spice & Tea Exchange Corporate.