PRODUCTION TEAM APPRENTICE



Reports to: Operations Manager                                         
Classification: Full-time
Location: 500 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278


ABOUT BIG SPOON ROASTERS
Big Spoon Roasters makes handcrafted nut butters and snack bars from scratch in Hillsborough, NC. Working with only the best possible ingredients sourced directly from local and like-minded producers, we have a mission to build a healthier relationship with our planet through delicious, nutritious foods made without compromise.

JOB SUMMARY
Production Team Members participate in all stages of production, staging, and shipping. As with all positions at Big Spoon Roasters, the responsibilities and duties for this position evolve on a continual basis depending on the needs and growth of the company. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Nut Butter and Bar ingredient preparation, production, and packaging
  • Roasting, milling, and mixing nuts
  • Following recipes and Good Manufacturing Practices established by FDA
  • Recording daily batches and counting inventory
  • Tasting each batch to ensure that it aligns with the texture and flavor profile of each recipe
  • Completing a thorough daily cleaning of the production space, dishes, wares, equipment, tables, and general warehouse area
  • Inspecting products and notifying quality issues to operator or supervisor
  • Taping, labeling, adjusting, and palletizing cases
  • Facilities cleaning and recycling
  • Packing product on various types of equipment

 

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

  • Excitement about the Big Spoon Roasters brand, values, and mission
  • Previous food production experience, preferably in an FDA-inspected facility
  • Able to make note of, and follow through with, verbal instructions
  • Passion for great food
  • Strong attention to detail, punctuality, and dependability
  • Personal integrity and kindness to others
  • Exceptionally clean personal hygiene
  • Reliable transportation to and from work
  • Comfortable standing for long periods of time
  • Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during an 8-hour shift

     

    FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

    • Hourly wage starts at $16.15
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness benefit, CSA benefit, and retirement benefit after successful 90-day review
    • Innovation Award and other performance-based bonuses
    • One 13oz jar of Big Spoon Roasters nut butter per week

     

    Big Spoon Roasters 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.