Warehouse Assistant

Title: Warehouse Assistant

Reports to: Production Manager

Location: 759 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Status: Non-Union

Rate Band: $20.00 / hour

Position Summary: The Warehouse Assistant is an important member of our team, assisting the production team in prep work, replenishing production equipment, preparation of packaging materials, high levels of sanitation and maintaining our exacting level of quality throughout our factory. Working with a great team of dedicated artisanal crafters, this candidate is tasked with assisting in the day-to-day production of our high quality yogurts and products including: extruding yogurt at the end of the day from our yogurt pasteurizing machines, preparing supplies and ingredients for the following day’s production, and assisting in maintaining a clean working environment.

General Responsibilities:

• Learn & follow specific step-by-step instructions in the vat extrusion production process while maintaining a high level of care in designated tasks
• Maintain a high level of sanitation throughout production facility to ensure food safety and longevity of product
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace to ensure maximum efficiency and safety
• Complete tasks in a timely manner designated by production procedures and management
• Support daily factory upkeep, including removing trash and recycling from all receptacles, breaking down cardboard and cleaning employee areas.
• Maintain daily full facility sanitation  by mopping, sweeping, or vacuuming common areas such as the employee lunchroom, restrooms, offices, warehouse, and production spaces.

Specific Tasks:

1. Follow standard operating procedures to properly extrude yogurt from our (3) 80-gallon vats:

   • Properly store extruded yogurt as per food safety guidelines
   • Follow proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures
   • Maintain a high level of caution and delicateness when working in the vat room
   • Refill vats with milk to prepare for next production run

2. Maintain a high level of sanitation and organization:

   • Hand wash and sanitize all equipment and surfaces during and between each step of production
   • Maintain order and organization of equipment, supplies and ingredients throughout production facility and warehouse space
   • Follow food safety guidelines regarding product temperature throughout production
   • Maintain a high level of personal hygiene in production utilizing proper handwashing technique and use of provided gloves, hairnets, linens, etc.
   • Periodically perform full facility deep cleaning procedures in order to maintain high level of sanitation and prevent contamination of finished products

Physical Requirements & Expectations:

• You are expected to be able to work alongside the rest of the team, demonstrating proper & safe operational technique as outlined in training.
• We expect you to show up on time and remain on site during your scheduled shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to stand for up to 4 consecutive hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.