Production Operator

Custom Flavors; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Flavors is seeking a Production Operator III to join our brand-new facility in NC. You will create small flavor pours, assemble raw materials, and start product batches according to formulas.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 6 months flavor batching experience, and forklift certification. You will work Monday-Thursday 6:00 am–4:30 pm, with some alternate shifts, and support QA by ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of flavor batching experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Create small pours for flavor batches and assemble raw materials.
• Start and complete product batches according to formula; label boxes.
• Operate forklift and maintain accurate records.
• Inspect containers and packaging to meet specifications; ensure safety and GMP compliance.
• Support Packaging and Production teams as needed to meet daily goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Quality control / food safety

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Join Us at the Ground Floor of Something Flavorful!
We're opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility, and we're looking for talented Production Operators to help us bring bold, customized flavors to life. This is a unique chance to step into a fresh, modern space and make your mark from day one. If you're an experienced batch maker who thrives in hands‑on work and wants to be part of building something new, this is your opportunity.

Position Purpose: The Production Operator III plays a pivotal role in day-to-day Production operations to create our customized flavors. Operator IIIs will use lab materials, such as pipettes, scales, beakers, bottles, and jars, to follow flavor recipes to create our small flavor pours, which are high impact flavors mixed on a smaller scale. Production Operator IIIs will also support our Packaging and Production teams by completing additional duties and responsibilities in the warehouse to achieve daily goals.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Create small pours for flavor batches
• Assemble raw materials associated for each product batch
• Start and complete product batch according to formula
• Set up and label boxes
• Mixing and manufacturing liquid and powder formulations, including natural and organic flavors, extracts, and complex batches
• Make adjustments if needed and ensure accurate documentation
• Package finished flavors
• Assist other Production Operators with flavor batch creations
• Inspect and approve level or required PPM of cleaning and sanitation solutions
• Inspect bottles, pails, and other containers to ensure that packing specifications are met
• Perform duties in compliance with company safety rules, SOP's and GMP's
• Submit samples to Quality Assurance for testing and approval
• Additional duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with all colleagues, levels of management, vendors, and customers
• Knowledge of forklift operation and rules of safety
• Basic understanding of quality control, production, and food safety
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate records
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail

Physical Demands

The physical responsibilities described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, bend, as well as talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to regularly use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and climb stairs. The position requires the ability to occasionally lift shipping and receiving supplies up to 50 pounds and ability to push or pull up to 200 pounds with assistance.

Working conditions

The position works in a warehouse setting. This role routinely uses warehouse equipment such as a pellet jack, forklift, and standard office supplies such as computers and phones. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Travel

Local travel to multiple worksites within a during the business day may be required.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full‑time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:30pm
• Temporary schedule Monday - Friday 7:00 am- 4:00pm

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6+ months of flavor batching experience
• Forklift certification

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of flavor compounding experience

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.