PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER

Reports to: Operations Manager                                          

Classification: Full-time or Part-time available 

 

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 
  • Accurately labeling boxes and filling orders for shipping and local delivery 
  • 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 
  • Assisting with packing boxes for shipping / fulfillment 

 

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES 

  • Previous food production experience, preferably in an FDA-inspected facility 
  • Comfortable standing for long periods of time 
  • Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during an 8-hour shift 
  • Comfortable with repetitive motions 
  • 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 
  • Dedicated shoes for production facility 
  • Reliable transportation to and from work 
  • Excitement about the Big Spoon Roasters brand, values, and mission 

 

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

  • Hourly wage starts at $16 
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness benefit, CSA benefit, and retirement benefit after successful 90-day review 
  • Quarterly profit-based bonuses 
  • 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.