Job Title: Production Kitter
Department: Supply Chain
Position Reports to: Production Supervisor
Employment: W2 Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Location: St. Augustine, FL Distribution Center (Distribution Center will be relocating to Palm Coast, FL).
You’re here! This can only mean one thing; you want to add a bit of SPICE to your life! Have no fear, here at The Spice & Tea Exchange® we are oozing with life and with spice! Nudge, nudge…
Are you the best at what you do and want to love where you work? Are you a true flavor enthusiast with a zest for adventure? Want to work with a TEA-m full of sugary sweet, never salty (unless we sell it) band of characters who take their work seriously but never themselves? If this sounds like you and you too love corny puns, you may be the key ingredient we’re missing. See what I did there? Apply now, and let your culinary imagination run wild with us!
The Spice & Tea Exchange® is looking for energetic people who have a passion for life and food. Our mission is creating and sharing the experience of a more flavorful life, and our employees strive to make that happen every day for our customers, our franchisees, and each other. The employee experience at The Spice & Tea Exchange® is unique and rewarding, and if you have this same passion for flavor, we have a seat for you at our table.
Here are just some of the benefits our employees experience every day:
Great Culture: Hard work, fun and constant activity are part of each day.
Regular schedules with seasonal overtime.
Working Conditions: Beat the Florida heat by working in our air-conditioned warehouse!
Objective:
As a Production Kitting Associate, you will assist the Production team in setting up, preparing, quality checking the team, and completing Production jobs.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Maintains clean, efficient and organized work area by adhering to the company’s, HACCP, Kosher, ServSafe, and USDA food safety guidelines.
Maintains adequate inventory supply levels needed to fulfill orders.
Supply production team throughout the day with products they will need to complete orders.
Print labels for production job bags.
Gather products needed in production and return to the necessary areas when completed.
QC production team members work.
Input production jobs into inventory management system.
Ability to aid fulfillment teams, when required.
Ability to assist Marketing department with product and information needed for promotions.
Fulfills production orders within the required timeframes.
Completes electronic Bill of Materials in ERP system during completion of production orders.
Assist Inventory Control Specialist with inventory tasks, when needed.
Gather weights for new products when received at the Distribution Center.
Knowledge and Job Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED.
1-3 years Food Service and/or Production order processing experience.
ServSafe certification, within completion of a 90-day probationary period.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Computer skills necessary, Excel & Office 365 preferred.
Works well independently and in a team environment.
Ability to set objectives and goals.
Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
Physical Requirements to perform the essential functions of this job:
Ability to utilize hands and fingers to perform tasks as necessary for job duties, which may include operating machinery, handling materials, or typing.
Capacity for visual acuity to monitor processes, examine materials, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
Communicate in English utilizing both written and oral methods including the use of speech and hearing to communicate effectively with team members, clients, customers, and the ability to engage in verbal discussions and listen attentively.
Ability to perform various physical tasks that may require continuous standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., and maneuvering within the workspace.
Operation of kitchen tools.
Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to visually identify products and their characteristics.
Frequently climb ladders and stairs.
Consistently work around spices; must not be sensitive to various scents and aromas.
While we will make every attempt to provide reasonable accommodation, such accommodation may not alter the fundamental requirements of the job, cause undue hardship, safety risk, or interfere with the ability to perform essential functions. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to supporting your needs within the scope of our commitment to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Core Values:
Commitment; engaged, flexible, open-minded.
Detail Oriented; organized, focused, high quality of work.
Reliable; integrity, dependable, authentic.
Continuous Improvement; performance awareness, goal-oriented, creative mindset, efficient.
Enthusiastic about food and beverage.
Teamwork; team-oriented and eager to grow within the company.
Spicy Perks:
Medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits.
401k plan + company match.
Flexible spending account (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care.
100% Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
Paid time off (PTO) during first year, following 90 days of employment.
7 Paid Holidays.
Employee product discounts.
Quarterly “Create & Share”, free product gifts.
Annual “Holiday Bucks” with access to select personalized gifts for yourself or loved ones over the Holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Spice & Tea Exchange® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.
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.
Drug Free Workplace: The Spice & Tea Exchange® is committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The company policy states, all applicants must complete a drug screening test if accepting an offer of employment. Employment offers are contingent upon a negative drug screening test result.