Kate McLeod is hiring: Production Assistant in New York

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Who We Are

Kate McLeod creates solid body care that delivers the most concentrated moisture on earth, harnessing the power of pure plant butters. Our waterless formulas melt nature's most nourishing ingredients directly into your skin, without dilution or fillers.

Who We Are

Kate McLeod creates solid body care that delivers the most concentrated moisture on earth, harnessing the power of pure plant butters. Our waterless formulas melt nature's most nourishing ingredients directly into your skin, without dilution or fillers.

We're best known for The Body Stone—a moisturizing lotion bar that melts on contact with dry skin, delivering a deep-conditioning treatment that's clinically proven to boost moisture levels and keep you hydrated for 72 hours.

The Role

You will join a small but mighty team crafting our clean skincare products on site at our Hudson Valley workshop in Red Hook, NY. Our workshop runs like a kitchen. You will be responsible for handcrafting our product - working with food grade ingredients and utilizing baking equipment. This is a physical role. Full-time preferred.

Who You Are

You have a culinary background or a passion for creating with your hands. You are a productive, adaptable worker - ready to take on any task, big or small. You enjoy working independently as an individual contributor while also being part of a team. You seek to bring positive energy to work each day. You desire to work for a locally-based startup creating innovative, good-for-you products that are sustainably designed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for both the setup and operation of the production line to ensure daily production goals are met
• Monitor both equipment and material running through machinery to ensure quality and safety standards are adhered to; report any concerns to management in a timely manner
• Inspect all materials and finished goods to ensure products meet our quality standards; this may include scent testing and visually inspecting products as part of daily quality checks
• Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and utilize required safety gear when performing specific tasks
• Ensure both machinery and surrounding workspace are clean and orderly
• Assist in simple machinery maintenance and upkeep
• Accurately monitor and record daily production output, including ingredient details, wastage, and QA rejects through paper logs or directly in the computer system, if applicable
• Monitor material availability to ensure daily production output can be achieved and communicate any issues to management
• Coordinate the change-over of the production line for daily SKU changes and/or ensure the line is properly prepped for close of business
• Packaging products as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a kitchen, bakery or food manufacturing environment highly preferred
• Ability to operate machinery and utilize other food equipment, including knives, in a safe manner
• Ability to work with speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating strong attention to detail
• Highly collaborative with a willingness to tackle any task large or small
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift 35 pounds repeatedly and frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach
• Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours during shifts
• Flexibility to meet shift changes as required
• Passion for our mission
  
  

Why You'll Love This Job

• Entry rate - $20/hour
• Health, dental, vision benefits for full-time employees
• PTO
• Paid Bank Holidays
• Predictable working schedule, with daytime hours and limited to no weekends
• Anniversary bonus
• Employee discounts and free product budget
  
  

Kate McLeod is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome our employees' differences in race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, medical conditions, among other characteristics.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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