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Kate McLeod ยท 5 months ago

Production Assistant

Kate McLeod creates solid body care products and is seeking a Production Assistant to join their team in Hudson Valley. The role involves handcrafting skincare products, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and operating machinery in a kitchen-like workshop environment.

BeautyManufacturingPersonal Health

Responsibilities

Responsible for both the setup and operation of the production line to ensure daily production goals are met
Monitor both equipment and material running through machinery to ensure quality and safety standards are adhered to; report any concerns to management in a timely manner
Inspect all materials and finished goods to ensure products meet our quality standards; this may include scent testing and visually inspecting products as part of daily quality checks
Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and utilize required safety gear when performing specific tasks
Ensure both machinery and surrounding workspace are clean and orderly
Assist in simple machinery maintenance and upkeep
Accurately monitor and record daily production output, including ingredient details, wastage, and QA rejects through paper logs or directly in the computer system, if applicable
Monitor material availability to ensure daily production output can be achieved and communicate any issues to management
Coordinate the change-over of the production line for daily SKU changes and/or ensure the line is properly prepped for close of business
Packaging products as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Food manufacturing experienceMachinery operationBasic computer skillsAttention to detailCollaboration

Required

Ability to operate machinery and utilize other food equipment, including knives, in a safe manner
Ability to work with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating strong attention to detail
Highly collaborative with a willingness to tackle any task large or small
Basic computer skills
Ability to lift 35 pounds repeatedly and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach
Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours during shifts
Flexibility to meet shift changes as required
Passion for our mission

Preferred

Prior experience working in a kitchen, bakery or food manufacturing environment highly preferred

Benefits

Health, dental, vision benefits for full-time employees
PTO
Paid Bank Holidays
Anniversary bonus
Employee discounts and free product budget

Company

Kate McLeod

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Kate McLeod manufactures and supplies beauty and skin care products.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Nichola Tucker Gray
Co-Founder & CEO
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Kate McLeod
Founder & Formulator
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