Buff City Soap · 4 months ago
Soap Maker-Production Associate
Ankeny, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$13/hr - $16/hrBuff City Soap is a company that specializes in handmade, plant-based bath and body care products. They are seeking a Soap Maker-Production Associate who will be responsible for producing products, ensuring quality control, and managing production schedules in a fast-paced environment.
Consumer GoodsE-CommercePersonal Health
Responsibilities
Produce handmade, plant-based bath and body care products from a variety of recipes and ingredients
Efficient and precise operation and strict adherence to material handling procedures
Ensure product knowledge and production skills in order to achieve quality products and shipment goals
Collaborate with Manager to schedule accordingly for production goals
Track and report on production performance, shipments, and timelines
General cleaning and maintenance
Ensure and protect brand standards during and throughout the production process
Quality control all products during production process
Manage and track stock of raw materials, finished products, and supplies
Collaborates with team members, vendors and end-users to address and resolve any production needs
Meet production requirements on or before deadlines
Must be able to communicate to management in a professional, concise manner
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure
Qualification
Required
Must be able to communicate in all manners effectively in a professional manner
Possess good organizational skills including attention to detail and accuracy
Able to perform each essential duty at an above satisfactorily level
Handle multiple projects in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
Produce handmade, plant-based bath and body care products from a variety of recipes and ingredients
Efficient and precise operation and strict adherence to material handling procedures
Ensure product knowledge and production skills in order to achieve quality products and shipment goals
Collaborate with Manager to schedule accordingly for production goals
Track and report on production performance, shipments, and timelines
General cleaning and maintenance
Ensure and protect brand standards during and throughout the production process
Quality control all products during production process
Manage and track stock of raw materials, finished products, and supplies
Collaborate with team members, vendors and end-users to address and resolve any production needs
Meet production requirements on or before deadlines
Must be able to communicate to management in a professional, concise manner
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure
Warm, friendly attitude, and ability to demonstrate personal composure during times of uncertainty and change
Responsible and proven ability to maintain scheduling commitments
Ability to adapt and utilize resources in a fun and fast-paced environment
A passion for learning our products, brand, and professional development
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must not be sensitive to various scents and fragrances
Dexterity of hands and fingers
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds
Must be able to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, twist and stoop, kneel or crouch
Benefits
Employment growth opportunities
Flexible scheduling.
Options for Medical, Dental, Vision, SIMPLE IRA. (for Full Time Team Members)
Employee discount on products & services.
Fun contests and incentives for performance.
Company
Buff City Soap
Buff City Soap delightfully scented plant-based soaps, handmade daily, in each of our local Soap Makeries.
Founded in 2013
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
General AtlanticCrux Capital
2022-05-10Private Equity
2021-06-02Private Equity
2019-11-22Private Equity
Leadership Team
Enrique Mena
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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