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PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE Operations Center

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE

Full Time • Operations Center
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Job Title: Production Associate
Department: Production
Position Reports to: Production Lead
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:  
This position, Production Associate, is an integral position within our Production and Supply Chain team, responsible for preparing and packaging products while ensuring that the company’s product quality standards are met within the designated time frames for delivery. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Maintains clean, efficient and organized work area by adhering to the company’s, HACCP, Kosher, Safe Serve and USDA food safety guidelines.
  • Maintains adequate inventory supply levels needed to fulfill orders.
  • Accurately labels, weighs, and fills various packaging with the required spices, salts, sugars, blends, teas, etc.
  • Ability to aid any fulfillment team, as needed.
  • Ability to assist Marketing with product and information needed for promotions.
  • Fulfills Production orders within the required timeframes.
  • Completes electronic Bill of Materials in ERP during completion of production orders.
Knowledge and Job Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • 1-3 years Food Service and/or Production order processing experience, preferred. Entry level will be considered.
  • Safe Serve certified after completion of a 90-day probationary period.
  • Detail orientated.
  • Works well independently and in a team environment.
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.
  • 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. 




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Employee Benefits:

Health and Insurance Benefits
Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Benefits
401(k) matching
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program (Support, Guidance, and Resources)
Paid Time Off