Production Support

Vangst; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Vangst is seeking a Production Support team member to help ensure efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations. The role involves preparing and logging ingredients, rotating stations, performing QA/QC, and upholding sanitation and safety standards.

The ideal candidate communicates clearly, works well under pressure, and can adapt to flexible scheduling. Experience in food production, basic math, and familiarity with Microsoft Suite, Google, Slack, and Jira are a plus.

Qualifications

• 6 months of directly related experience in a food production or kitchen environment or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Prepare and log ingredients, rotate stations, and operate equipment for production
• Ensure compliance with storage, handling, sanitation, and safety regulations
• Maintain QA/QC standards and minimize waste during shifts
• Communicate effectively with team and management in high-pressure situations
• Assist with packaging duties as needed
• Contribute to a clean, organized work environment and adhere to SOPs

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality checks

Sanitation & safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google

Slack

Jira

Job description

Summary The Production Support team member plays a key role in ensuring efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations. This role works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and is responsible for preparing and accurately logging ingredients, rotating between stations as needed, performing continuous quality checks, and upholding sanitation and safety standards. The Production Support role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to perform visual quality inspections, and a commitment to minimizing waste. This role may also support packaging operations and take on additional responsibilities based on business needs and must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Quickly prepare and accurately log ingredients, rotate stations and properly operate all equipment for production
• Ability to operate under current state guidelines including compliant storage and handling of all products
• Maintain high-quality standards during shifts including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced
• Ability to work well with others in high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency
• Effectively communicate and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company
• Maintain and comply with sanitation and safety standards. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen and work environment
• Perform visual quality inspections on products
• Minimize waste where possible
• Assist with Packaging responsibilities as required
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 6 months of directly related experience and/or training in a food production or kitchen environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency in a team environment or independently
• Must be able to understand and comply with kitchen sanitation and safety regulations
• Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency, preferably in a fast-paced work environment
• Computer Skills: Microsoft suite (core applications), Google, Slack, experience in Jira and/or other management platforms and software preferred
• Language Skills: Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written
• Math Skills: Possess basic mathematical skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel required between buildings and sites
• Ability to maintain and manage confidential information
• State regulations require all applicants must be 19 years of age or older
• WorkSafe, ServSafe or Food Handler's Card preferred
• Will be required to submit to a background check
• Must obtain all applicable state-required permits, licenses, and certifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to perform repetitive motion tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers and arms, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently bend, lift, and reach; occasionally moving equipment and products weighing up to 50 pounds and frequently moving products, boxes and ingredients less than 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Job duties may necessitate the use of hairnets, gloves, and or non-slip shoes. Standard operating procedures and policies are subject to change; by signing this offer letter, you agree to adhere to any future changes.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. The temperature may fluctuate between hot and cold. Job duties may necessitate the use of hairnets, gloves, and or non-slip shoes. Standard operating procedures and policies are subject to change; by signing this offer letter, you agree to adhere to any future changes.

About Vangst

About Vangst: Vangst is the cannabis industry's hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credential full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry's go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry's leading businesses. Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry. Vangst's headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg's Casa Verde Capital, and others. Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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. #IND1