Food Production Associate (Day Shift/No Weekends)
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Food for Thought is hiring! We are a group of people who are passionate about our Made in Michigan specialty small-batch food products and deeply committed to our local food systems. If you are a motivated individual looking to work in a collaborative team environment, read on...

What we offer: The opportunity to join a small team of doers responsible for the daily production and operations of the Food for Thought brand of products. You'll have room for growth and career development while working in a dynamic and lively environment that on any given day might smell like spiced cherries, coffee caramel, or blueberry lavender preserves.

What we need: We have an opening for a full-time, enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our team as a Food Production Associate.

What you'll do: The Food Production Associate operates and maintains food manufacturing equipment along with packaging product to ensure our customers receive the highest quality food and products to support a healthy food culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate and maintain food manufacturing equipment properly by ensuring quality and production standards are met, equipment runs safely, and cleaned to specifications while following safety guidelines and procedures.
• Inspects product and packages the products into boxes, wrapping and labeling for shipping in a safe and productive manner that ensures customers receive shipments undamaged and ready for consumption.
• Complete data and record entries in an accurate manner to ensure the tracking and transparency of our food products.
• Work in a team setting rotating between stations practicing good ergonomics.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively multi-task.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be punctual, reliable and self-motivated.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Compensation and Benefits:

We provide a competitive wage range of $18-21 per hour. Our benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance as well as a matching 401 (k) retirement plan. You'll have room for professional development and growth while working in a supportive workplace culture that fosters teamwork and recognizes achievement.

Plus, more...Paid time off, Paid holidays, Paid Parental leave, Bereavement pay, Tuition and annual work boot reimbursement and more!

Food for Thought (FFT) is part of the Tamarack Holdings family of companies. Applicants must be willing to submit to a background check and must live within daily driving distance of FFT's headquarters in Traverse City, MI. Tamarack Holdings will run background checks on all potential employees upon acceptance of a position offer in conjunction with our employment policies.